Mwanza to Kisii flights
Kisii lies 291 km (181 mi) north-east of Mwanza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 7 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.
| Mwanza | Kisii | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Kenya |
| Population | 1.1 million | 112,417 |
| Elevation | 1,144 m (3,753 ft) | 1,686 m (5,531 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | MWZ, 9 km out | KIS, 66 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kisii
Crossing from Tanzania into Kenya: money changes from the Shilling to the Shilling (KES); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +254; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Mwanza
Mwanza is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mwanza International Airport (MWZ), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,212-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kisii
Kisii is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, whose 10,823-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (MRE, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kisumu International Airport | KIS | 66 km (41 mi) | 10,823 ft | 3,734 ft |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip (regional) | MRE | 85 km (53 mi) | 3,450 ft | 5,200 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kisii from Mwanza?
291 km (181 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Mwanza.
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Kisii by air?
About 1 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mwanza and Kisii?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mwanza to Kisii flights?
Typically Mwanza International Airport (MWZ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS); Kisii also has MRE.
What currency do I need in Kisii?
The Shilling (KES).
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.