Flights to Ngong
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ngong is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 29 km (18 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, 16 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 29 km (18 mi) | 13,507 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport (regional) | WIL | 16 km (10 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 Ngong
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngong to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 673 km (418 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Ngong to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Ngong to Mogadishu | Somalia | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ngong to Kakamega | Kenya | 280 km (174 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Ngong to Kampala | Uganda | 491 km (305 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Ngong to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,293 km (803 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Ngong to Mombasa | Kenya | 448 km (278 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Ngong to Kigali | Rwanda | 738 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Ngong to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,438 km (894 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Ngong to Mwanza | Tanzania | 438 km (272 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Ngong to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 879 km (546 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Ngong to Bujumbura | Burundi | 843 km (524 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ngong to Dodoma | Tanzania | 546 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ngong to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 604 km (375 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Ngong to Arusha | Tanzania | 224 km (139 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Ngong to Borama | Somalia | 1,448 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Ngong to Mbeya | Tanzania | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Ngong to Nansana | Uganda | 498 km (310 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Ngong to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 1,370 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Ngong to Hargeysa | Somalia | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Ngong to Eldoret | Kenya | 260 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Ngong to Kira | Uganda | 489 km (304 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Ngong to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,394 km (1,488 mi) | about 3 h 49 min |
| Ngong to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,794 km (2,357 mi) | about 5 h 37 min |
| Ngong to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,851 km (4,878 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Ngong to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,800 km (4,847 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Ngong to Lima | Peru | 12,546 km (7,796 mi) | about 16 h 50 min |
| Ngong to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,319 km (7,655 mi) | about 16 h 33 min |
| Ngong to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,578 km (2,845 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Ngong to Singapore | Singapore | 7,475 km (4,645 mi) | about 10 h 20 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 Ngong?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the closest large airport at 29 km (18 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 Ngong city centre?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ngong 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.