Kisumu (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from Kisumu (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO): Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways and Safarilink. The two airports are 173 miles (279 km) apart. Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Entebbe and Mombasa.
Airlines flying nonstop from KIS to NBO
- JMJambojet LimitedNot in an alliance
- Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- F2SafarilinkNot in an alliance
Book KIS to NBO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Kenya Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Kenya Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Kenya Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Kenya Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Kenya Airways
KIS to NBO with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Safarilink the whole wayF2
JM+2 - Via Mombasa (MBA)Jambojet Limited the whole wayJMJMOW
KIS to NBO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KIS to NBO?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and Safarilink fly nonstop from Kisumu (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO).
How far is Kisumu from Nairobi by plane?
Kisumu (KIS) and Nairobi (NBO) are 173 miles (279 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KIS to NBO award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does KIS to NBO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KIS to NBO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kisumu and Nairobi?
The most direct connections are through Entebbe (EBB) and Mombasa (MBA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Safarilink through Entebbe.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.