Lima to Kisumu flights
Kisumu lies 12,372 km (7,688 mi) east of Lima, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 37 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.
| Lima | Kisumu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Peru | Kenya |
| Population | 7.7 million | 397,957 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 1,174 m (3,852 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Lima) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | LIM, 10 km out | KIS, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 02250–15088 | 40100 |
Clocks in Kisumu are 8 h ahead of Lima right now, so a 16 h 37 min journey lands 24 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kisumu
Crossing from Peru into Kenya: money changes from the Sol 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 Lima
Lima is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,506-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Lima?
12,372 km (7,688 mi) in a straight line, east of Lima.
How long does it take to get from Lima to Kisumu by air?
About 16 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lima and Kisumu?
Kisumu is 8 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Nairobi against America/Lima).
Which airports are used for Lima to Kisumu flights?
Typically Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) 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.