Kenya Β· 173 miles (279 km)

Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS): 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 Eldoret and Entebbe.

Airlines flying nonstop from NBO to KIS

  • JM
    Jambojet LimitedNot in an alliance
  • Kenya Airways logo
    Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • F2
    SafarilinkNot in an alliance

Book NBO to KIS with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

NBO to KIS with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Eldoret (EDL)Jambojet Limited the whole way
    JM
    OW
    JM
  • Via Entebbe (EBB)Safarilink the whole way
    Kenya Airways logo
    JM
    UR
    +1
    F2

NBO to KIS: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from NBO to KIS?

Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and Safarilink fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS).

How far is Nairobi from Kisumu by plane?

Nairobi (NBO) and Kisumu (KIS) 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 NBO to KIS 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 NBO to KIS cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for NBO to KIS with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Nairobi and Kisumu?

The most direct connections are through Eldoret (EDL) and Entebbe (EBB). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jambojet Limited through Eldoret.

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.