Ruiru to Arusha flights
Arusha lies 249 km (155 mi) south of Ruiru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
| Ruiru | Arusha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Tanzania |
| Population | 490,120 | 617,631 |
| Elevation | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 19 km out | JRO, 44 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Arusha
Crossing from Kenya into Tanzania: money changes from the Shilling to the Shilling (TZS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +255; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ruiru
Ruiru is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 19 km (12 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, 25 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | 44 km (27 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,932 ft |
| Arusha Airport (regional) | ARK | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,377 ft | 4,550 ft |
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Staying in Arusha
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Arusha. Of the 345 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (209), and 14 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 16,068 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Arusha from Ruiru?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, south of Ruiru.
How long does it take to get from Ruiru to Arusha by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ruiru and Arusha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ruiru to Arusha flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO); Arusha also has ARK.
What currency do I need in Arusha?
The Shilling (TZS).
Where can I stay in Arusha?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Arusha, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.