Flights to Thika
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Thika is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 35 km (22 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, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 35 km (22 mi) | 13,507 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport (regional) | WIL | 43 km (27 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 Thika
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thika to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 689 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Thika to Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | 1,134 km (704 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Thika to Mogadishu | Somalia | 981 km (610 mi) | about 2 h |
| Thika to Kakamega | Kenya | 296 km (184 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Thika to Kampala | Uganda | 521 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Thika to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Thika to Mombasa | Kenya | 443 km (275 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Thika to Kigali | Rwanda | 786 km (488 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Thika to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,483 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Thika to Mwanza | Tanzania | 492 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Thika to Bukavu | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 929 km (577 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Thika to Bujumbura | Burundi | 895 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Thika to Dodoma | Tanzania | 590 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Thika to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 617 km (384 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Thika to Arusha | Tanzania | 263 km (163 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Thika to Borama | Somalia | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Thika to Mbeya | Tanzania | 962 km (598 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Thika to Nansana | Uganda | 528 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Thika to Jijiga | Ethiopia | 1,318 km (819 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Thika to Hargeysa | Somalia | 1,410 km (876 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Thika to Eldoret | Kenya | 264 km (164 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Thika to Kira | Uganda | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Thika to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 2,444 km (1,518 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Thika to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,829 km (2,379 mi) | about 5 h 40 min |
| Thika to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 7,800 km (4,847 mi) | about 10 h 45 min |
| Thika to Jakarta | Indonesia | 7,760 km (4,822 mi) | about 10 h 42 min |
| Thika to Lima | Peru | 12,598 km (7,828 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Thika to Bogotá | Colombia | 12,361 km (7,681 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| Thika to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 4,616 km (2,868 mi) | about 6 h 40 min |
| Thika to Singapore | Singapore | 7,430 km (4,617 mi) | about 10 h 17 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 Thika?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the closest large airport at 35 km (22 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 Thika city centre?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Thika 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.