Arusha to Thika flights
Thika lies 263 km (163 mi) north 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 5 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 | Thika | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Kenya |
| Population | 617,631 | 251,407 |
| Elevation | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) | 1,506 m (4,941 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | JRO, 44 km out | NBO, 35 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Thika
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 Thika
Thika is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 35 km (22 mi) | 13,507 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport (regional) | WIL | 43 km (27 mi) | 5,052 ft | 5,536 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Thika from Arusha?
263 km (163 mi) in a straight line, north of Arusha.
How long does it take to get from Arusha to Thika by air?
About 1 h 5 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 Thika?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Arusha to Thika flights?
Typically Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO); Thika also has WIL.
What currency do I need in Thika?
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.