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Nearest Airport to Wanguru: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Wanguru is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 78 km (48 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 85 km away.

Closest airport NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport 78 km · 48 mi · ~1 h 23 min by car
Closest international NBO Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 85 km · 53 mi · ~1 h 31 min by car

Airports near Wanguru

  1. 1
    Nanyuki Civil Airport Flag of KenyaGathiuru, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    NYK 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  2. 2
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    NBO 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  3. 3
    Moi Air Base Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKRE 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  4. 4
    Laikipia Air Base Flag of KenyaNanyuki, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    HKNY 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  5. 5
    Nairobi Wilson Airport Flag of KenyaNairobi, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    WIL 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  6. 6
    Mulika Lodge Airport Flag of KenyaMeru-Kinna, Kenya · Airfield Airports in Kenya
    JJM 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  7. 7
    Nakuru Lanet Airport Flag of KenyaNakuru, Kenya · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in Kenya
    NUU 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
  8. 8
    Amboseli Airport Flag of KenyaOl Tukai, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    ASV 218 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
  9. 9
    Eldoret International Airport Flag of KenyaEldoret, Kenya · International Airports in Kenya Meet & Greet →
    EDL 265 km165 mi · ~4 h 44 min
  10. 10
    Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip Flag of KenyaSerena, Kenya · Regional Airports in Kenya
    MRE 273 km170 mi · ~4 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

  • Wanguru (Thiba) Airport2.5 km
  • Embu Airport · HKEM20 km
  • Kamburu Airport43 km
  • Nyeri Airport · HKNI55 km
  • Bobs Harries Airport57 km
  • Kiambere Airport58 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Wanguru; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Wanguru?

The nearest airport to Wanguru is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 78 km (48 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 85 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Wanguru?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 85 km from Wanguru in a straight line — roughly 1 h 31 min by car.

What other airports are near Wanguru?

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) — 85 km, Moi Air Base — 86 km and Laikipia Air Base — 87 km.

How long does it take to get from Wanguru to Nanyuki Civil Airport?

About 1 h 23 min by car for the 78 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.