Ruiru to Malakal flights
Malakal lies 1,325 km (823 mi) north-west of Ruiru, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 27 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 | Malakal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | South Sudan |
| Population | 490,120 | 160,765 |
| Elevation | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) | 400 m (1,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 19 km out | MAK, 3 km out |
Clocks in Malakal are 1 h behind Ruiru right now, so a 2 h 27 min journey lands only 1 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Malakal
Crossing from Kenya into South Sudan: money changes from the Shilling to the Pound (SSP); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +211; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Malakal
Malakal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malakal International Airport (MAK), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakal International Airport (regional) | MAK | 3 km (2 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,291 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Malakal from Ruiru?
1,325 km (823 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ruiru.
How long does it take to get from Ruiru to Malakal by air?
About 2 h 27 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 Malakal?
Malakal is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Juba against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Ruiru to Malakal flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Malakal International Airport (MAK).
What currency do I need in Malakal?
The Pound (SSP).
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.