Arusha to Kisumu flights
Kisumu lies 421 km (262 mi) north-west of Arusha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 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.
| Arusha | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Kenya |
| Population | 617,631 | 397,957 |
| Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) | 1,174 m (3,852 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | JRO, 44 km out | KIS, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kisumu
Crossing from Tanzania into Kenya: money changes from the Shilling to the Shilling (KES); 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 Arusha
Arusha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arusha Airport (ARK, 6 km).
Arriving in Kisumu
Kisumu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Eldoret International Airport (EDL, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,823 ft | 3,734 ft |
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | 77 km (48 mi) | 11,480 ft | 6,941 ft |
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Staying in Kisumu
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Kisumu. Of the 157 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (110). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 3,603 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kisumu from Arusha?
421 km (262 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Arusha.
How long does it take to get from Arusha to Kisumu by air?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arusha and Kisumu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Arusha to Kisumu flights?
Typically Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS); Kisumu also has EDL.
What currency do I need in Kisumu?
The Shilling (KES).
Where can I stay in Kisumu?
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Kisumu, bookable on this site.
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.