Abidjan to Kisii flights
Kisii lies 4,357 km (2,707 mi) east of Abidjan, +3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abidjan | Kisii | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ivory Coast | Kenya |
| Population | 6.3 million | 112,417 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 1,686 m (5,531 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Abidjan) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | ABJ, 13 km out | KIS, 66 km out |
Clocks in Kisii are 3 h ahead of Abidjan right now, so a 6 h 20 min journey lands 9 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kisii
Crossing from Ivory Coast into Kenya: money changes from the Franc to the Shilling (KES); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +254; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abidjan
Abidjan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Kisii
Kisii is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | 66 km (41 mi) | 10,823 ft | 3,734 ft |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (regional) | MRE | 85 km (53 mi) | 3,450 ft | 5,200 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,357 km (2,707 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Kisii from Abidjan?
4,357 km (2,707 mi) in a straight line, east of Abidjan.
How long does it take to get from Abidjan to Kisii by air?
About 6 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abidjan and Kisii?
Kisii is 3 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Nairobi against Africa/Abidjan).
Which airports are used for Abidjan to Kisii flights?
Typically Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS); Kisii also has MRE.
What currency do I need in Kisii?
The Shilling (KES).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.