Flights to Kiambu
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kiambu 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, 17 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 19 km (12 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 Kiambu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiambu to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 684 km (425 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Kiambu to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,153 km (717 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Kiambu to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,011 km (628 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Kiambu to Kakamega | Kenya | 283 km (176 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Kiambu to Kampala | Uganda | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Kiambu to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Kiambu to Mombasa | Kenya | 449 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Kiambu to Kigali | Rwanda | 758 km (471 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kiambu to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,462 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kiambu to Mwanza | Tanzania | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Kiambu to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 900 km (559 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Kiambu to Bujumbura | Burundi | 866 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Kiambu to Dodoma | Tanzania | 569 km (354 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Kiambu to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 614 km (381 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Kiambu to Arusha | Tanzania | 245 km (152 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| Kiambu to Borama | Somalia | 1,421 km (883 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Kiambu to Mbeya | Tanzania | 938 km (583 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Kiambu to Nansana | Uganda | 508 km (316 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Kiambu to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Kiambu to Hargeysa | Somalia | 1,437 km (893 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kiambu to Eldoret | Kenya | 256 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Kiambu to Kira | Uganda | 499 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Kiambu to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,416 km (1,501 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Kiambu to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,807 km (2,366 mi) | about 5 h 38 min |
| Kiambu to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,829 km (4,865 mi) | about 10 h 47 min |
| Kiambu to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,784 km (4,837 mi) | about 10 h 44 min |
| Kiambu to Lima | Peru | 12,569 km (7,810 mi) | about 16 h 52 min |
| Kiambu to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,336 km (7,665 mi) | about 16 h 34 min |
| Kiambu to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,593 km (2,854 mi) | about 6 h 38 min |
| Kiambu to Singapore | Singapore | 7,456 km (4,633 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 Kiambu?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 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 Kiambu city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kiambu 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.