Kisumu International Airport is a large airport serving Kisumu, Kenya. Its IATA code is KIS and its ICAO code is HKKI. The airport lies at an elevation of 3,734 ft (1,138 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 10,823 ft (3,299 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KIS
- ICAO code
- HKKI
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 3,734 ft (1,138 m)
- Coordinates
- -0.0861, 34.7289
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 10,823 ft · 3,299 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kisumu International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EDL Eldoret International Airport | Eldoret, Kenya | 79 km · 49 mi |
| MRE Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | Serena, Kenya | 150 km · 93 mi |
| MUZ Musoma Airport | Musoma, Tanzania | 188 km · 117 mi |
| SRT Soroti Airport | Soroti, Uganda | 236 km · 147 mi |
| EBB Entebbe International Airport | Entebbe, Uganda | 255 km · 158 mi |
| NYK Nanyuki Civil Airport | Gathiuru, Kenya | 257 km · 160 mi |
| SEU Seronera Airport | Seronera, Tanzania | 264 km · 164 mi |
| WIL Nairobi Wilson Airport | Nairobi, Kenya | 270 km · 168 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KIS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 2,979 | 1,851 | 1,609 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,586 | 2,228 | 1,936 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,639 | 2,882 | 2,505 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,514 | 3,426 | 2,977 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,101 | 3,791 | 3,294 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,266 | 3,894 | 3,383 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,613 | 4,109 | 3,571 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,703 | 4,786 | 4,159 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,106 | 5,658 | 4,917 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,323 | 5,793 | 5,034 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,370 | 7,065 | 6,139 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,564 | 7,185 | 6,244 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,413 | 7,713 | 6,702 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,674 | 7,875 | 6,844 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,542 | 9,036 | 7,852 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 15,324 | 9,522 | 8,274 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kisumu International Airport?
The IATA code of Kisumu International Airport is KIS and its ICAO code is HKKI.
Where is Kisumu International Airport located?
Kisumu International Airport is in Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya, at -0.0861, 34.7289.
What time zone is Kisumu International Airport in?
Kisumu International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kisumu International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 10,823 ft (3,299 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kisumu International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), about 79 km (49 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.