Route Network
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport connects 55 destinations worldwide, with Mombasa standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to New York, and the shortest flight is to Arusha.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is served by 32 airlines, with Kenya Airways in the lead at 46% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 57% of routes. 23 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 31 airlines operate international routes, compared with four airlines serving domestic routes. Kenya Airways is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to New York with a flight time of 14 hrs 45 mins.
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport provides direct service to 39 countries across four continents. The route network is 11% domestic and 89% international. Tanzania, the United Republic of is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #321 - Total destinations
- #754 - Domestic destinations
- #155 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #235 - Total flights
- #322 - Domestic flights
- #131 - International flights
- #141 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #196 - Total distance flown
- #178 - Distance per flight
- #119 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,537 ft 4,126 m 13,537 ft · 4,126 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | |
| 13,537 ft 4,126 m 13,537 ft · 4,126 m | 148 ft 45 m 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.