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Nearest Airport to Kakamega: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Kakamega is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), about 41 km (26 mi) away.
Closest airport
KIS
Kisumu International Airport
41 km · 26 mi · ~44 min by car
Airports near Kakamega
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Kisumu International Airport Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →KIS 41 km26 mi · ~44 min
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Eldoret International Airport Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →EDL 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
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Kitale Airport Airports in KenyaKTL 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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Nakuru Lanet Airport Airports in KenyaNUU 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
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Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip Airports in KenyaMRE 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
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Soroti Airport Airports in UgandaSRT 204 km127 mi · ~3 h 38 min
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Musoma Airport Airports in TanzaniaMUZ 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min
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Laikipia Air Base Airports in KenyaHKNY 254 km158 mi · ~4 h 32 min
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Nanyuki Civil Airport Airports in KenyaNYK 257 km160 mi · ~4 h 36 min
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Entebbe International Airport Airports in Uganda Meet & Greet →EBB 258 km160 mi · ~4 h 37 min
Small airfields nearby
- Kakamega Airport · HKKG4.2 km
- Mumias Airport26 km
- Webuye Airport35 km
- Bungoma Airport · HKBU39 km
- Saptai Farm Airstrip49 km
- Kapsumbeiwa Airstrip55 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Kakamega; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Kakamega?
The nearest airport to Kakamega is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), about 41 km (26 mi) away.
Which international airport is closest to Kakamega?
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) is 41 km from Kakamega in a straight line — roughly 44 min by car.
What other airports are near Kakamega?
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) — 56 km, Kitale Airport (KTL) — 80 km and Nakuru Lanet Airport (NUU) — 169 km.
How long does it take to get from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport?
About 44 min by car for the 41 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.