Flights to Karuri
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Karuri is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 25 km (16 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, 17 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,507 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport (regional) | WIL | 17 km (11 mi) | 5,052 ft | 5,536 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 13,507 ft, NBO can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 5,330 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Karuri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karuri to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 687 km (427 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Karuri to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Karuri to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,019 km (633 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Karuri to Kakamega | Kenya | 276 km (171 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Karuri to Kampala | Uganda | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Karuri to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,300 km (808 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Karuri to Mombasa | Kenya | 455 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Karuri to Kigali | Rwanda | 749 km (466 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Karuri to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,459 km (907 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Karuri to Mwanza | Tanzania | 454 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Karuri to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 892 km (554 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Karuri to Bujumbura | Burundi | 857 km (533 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Karuri to Dodoma | Tanzania | 567 km (352 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Karuri to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 617 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Karuri to Arusha | Tanzania | 244 km (151 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Karuri to Borama | Somalia | 1,426 km (886 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Karuri to Mbeya | Tanzania | 934 km (580 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Karuri to Nansana | Uganda | 500 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Karuri to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 1,348 km (838 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Karuri to Hargeysa | Somalia | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Karuri to Eldoret | Kenya | 251 km (156 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Karuri to Kira | Uganda | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Karuri to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,407 km (1,496 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Karuri to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,799 km (2,360 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
| Karuri to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,838 km (4,870 mi) | about 10 h 48 min |
| Karuri to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,792 km (4,842 mi) | about 10 h 44 min |
| Karuri to Lima | Peru | 12,560 km (7,805 mi) | about 16 h 51 min |
| Karuri to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,328 km (7,660 mi) | about 16 h 33 min |
| Karuri to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,584 km (2,849 mi) | about 6 h 38 min |
| Karuri to Singapore | Singapore | 7,465 km (4,638 mi) | about 10 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 Karuri?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, WIL, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is NBO from Karuri city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Karuri 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 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.