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Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
Kisumu International Airport is an international airport serving Kisumu (Kisumu County), Kenya. Its IATA code is KIS and its ICAO code is HKKI. It has one runway, 3,299 m long.
- IATAKIS
- ICAOHKKI
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- KIS
- ICAO code
- HKKI
- City
- Kisumu
- Region / province
- Kisumu County
- Country / territory
- Kenya
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 0.0861° S, 34.7289° E
- Elevation
- 1,138 m (3,734 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,299 m (10,823 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,299 m10,823 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,246 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,055 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,036 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Ground GND | 121.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Kisumu International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Kisumu through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Kenya
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoret International Airport | EDL | 79 km |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 280 km |
| Malindi International Airport | MYD | 692 km |
| Moi International Airport | MBA | 696 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Kisumu International Airport?
The IATA code of Kisumu International Airport is KIS and its ICAO code is HKKI. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Kisumu International Airport located?
Kisumu International Airport is in Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya, at coordinates 0.0861° S, 34.7289° E and an elevation of 1,138 m (3,734 ft).
How far is Kisumu International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Kisumu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,036 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,055 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,246 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Kisumu International Airport?
The longest runway at Kisumu International Airport is 3,299 m (10,823 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Kisumu International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Kisumu International Airport (KIS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.