NBO → KISNairobi to Kisumu

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Direct flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. The nonstop covers 280 km, an estimated 52 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Nairobi and Kisumu. Updated 9 October 2026 at 07:48 UTC.

NBO Nairobi smooth · +13
KIS Kisumu tracking
280 km · ~0h 52m est.
dep bank 05:45–18:3021x weekly
Running clean · 3 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
78 / 100

route health from live NBO and KIS delay boards

Flight time~0h 52mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures21x3 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
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Jambojet LimitedKenya AirwaysSafarilink Aviation

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Kenya AirwaysKQ

Flights KQ650 varies Fr Sa · KQ654 11:45 Th Su · KQ670 16:10 daily

Safarilink AviationF2

Flights F297 05:45 Mo Th Fr Sa · F283 08:50 daily

Airports right now

live boards
NBONairobi +13 min smooth ⛅ mostly cloudy · ENE 11 kt Full NBO delay board →
KISKisumu tracking Full KIS delay board →

How the Nairobi to Kisumu route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop NBO to KIS flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

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NBO to KIS questions

Is NBO–KIS running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at NBO is the weaker end, route health score 78/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on NBO–KIS?

Operators schedule morning departures around 05:45 from NBO. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the KIS delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from NBO to KIS?

Great-circle distance is 280 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 50–54 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does NBO–KIS fly?

3 carriers operate this route, around 68 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.