Flights to Kakamega
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kakamega is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), 41 km (25 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, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | 41 km (25 mi) | 10,823 ft | 3,734 ft |
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | 56 km (35 mi) | 11,480 ft | 6,941 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,823 ft, KIS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 3,734 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kakamega
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kakamega to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 936 km (582 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kakamega to Nairobi | Kenya | 288 km (179 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Kakamega to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kakamega to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,193 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Kakamega to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,430 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Kakamega to Kampala | Uganda | 241 km (150 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kakamega to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,063 km (661 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kakamega to Mombasa | Kenya | 728 km (453 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kakamega to Kigali | Rwanda | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Kakamega to Mwanza | Tanzania | 373 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Kakamega to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kakamega to Bujumbura | Burundi | 725 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kakamega to Dodoma | Tanzania | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kakamega to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 870 km (541 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Kakamega to Arusha | Tanzania | 459 km (285 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Kakamega to Borama | Somalia | 1,422 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Kakamega to Mbeya | Tanzania | 1,031 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Kakamega to Nansana | Uganda | 247 km (154 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kakamega to Ruiru | Kenya | 293 km (182 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kakamega to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 1,345 km (836 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kakamega to Hargeysa | Somalia | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kakamega to Gonder | Ethiopia | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Kakamega to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,220 km (1,379 mi) | about 3 h 36 min |
| Kakamega to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,546 km (2,203 mi) | about 5 h 18 min |
| Kakamega to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 8,023 km (4,985 mi) | about 11 h 2 min |
| Kakamega to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,032 km (4,991 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Kakamega to Bengaluru | India | 4,926 km (3,061 mi) | about 7 h 4 min |
| Kakamega to Lima | Peru | 12,381 km (7,693 mi) | about 16 h 37 min |
| Kakamega to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,092 km (7,514 mi) | about 16 h 15 min |
| Kakamega to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,339 km (2,696 mi) | about 6 h 19 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kakamega?
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) is the closest large airport at 41 km (25 mi). The others, EDL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KIS from Kakamega city centre?
41 km (25 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kakamega on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.