# Distance from Kisumu (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)

> 280 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 280 km / 174 mi / 151 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Kenya)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 06:15 in Kisumu, it's 06:15 in Nairobi)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,596 ft (NBO is higher than KIS)

## Airports

### [Kisumu Airport (KIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kis-kisumu-kisumu-airport/1ef266de-ec30-6cda-984e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kisumu, Kenya
- ICAO: HKKI
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -0.090000, 34.730000
- Elevation: 3,734 ft

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Kisumu Airport (KIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kis-kisumu-kisumu-airport/1ef266de-ec30-6cda-984e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
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