⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Nairobi to Ukunda flights

Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA): 275 miles (442 km) great-circle, about 1h 05m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $158 round-trip on Jambojet, nonstop, departing June 9, 2026.

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Depart
NBO
Nairobi, Kenya
12:50
2026-06-09
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Arrive
UKA
Ukunda, Kenya
Returns 08:50
2026-06-12
Stops
non-stop
Distance
275 mi
Est. nonstop time
1h 05m
Trip type
Round-trip
$158
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Nairobi to Ukunda fare fly?

$158 round-trip, Jambojet JM8696, departing 2026-06-09 at 12:50, returning 2026-06-12. The recorded itinerary left on a Tuesday, returning on a Friday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 45 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Nairobi from Ukunda?

  • Distance: 275 miles (442 km) great-circle, heading southeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 1h 05m.
  • Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi, Kenya, UTC+3 on June 9, 2026.
  • Arrival: Ukunda Airstrip (UKA), Kenya, UTC+3 on June 9, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Kenya.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 98 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Jambojet JM8696, non-stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Nairobi to Ukunda fare compare with other routes from NBO?

At $158, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from NBO (median $615). That is 57.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the NBO median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from NBO of similar length: Mombasa (263 mi) at $114 and Malindi (256 mi) at $140.

Jambojet had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 NBO routes. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from NBO.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Africa/Nairobi, Africa/Nairobi; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Nairobi to Ukunda flight questions

How far is Nairobi from Ukunda by plane?

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Nairobi is about 275 miles (442 km) from Ukunda on a great-circle line from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA), heading southeast. It is the 25th longest of the 30 routes we track from NBO. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Ukunda?

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About 1h 05m nonstop by our estimate for 275 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Jambojet fare was nonstop. Routes from NBO of similar length: Mombasa (263 mi) at $114 and Malindi (256 mi) at $140.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Ukunda?

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On June 9, 2026, Nairobi was on UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) and Ukunda on UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Nairobi was 12:00 in Ukunda. Neither Africa/Nairobi nor Africa/Nairobi shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from Nairobi to Ukunda?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $158 per person round-trip on Jambojet flight JM8696, departing June 9, 2026, returning June 12, 2026, nonstop. At $158, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from NBO (median $615). That is 57.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the NBO median of 26.4 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Ukunda?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Jambojet flight, JM8696, on June 9, 2026. From NBO, 8 of 30 were. Jambojet had the cheapest fare on 5 of 30 NBO routes. Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) sits at 98 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from Nairobi to Ukunda?

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It departs Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, and arrives at Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya. A domestic Kenya flight. More routes from Nairobi are on our Nairobi flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.

Where else near Ukunda can you fly from Nairobi?

Mombasa (MBA) $114Malindi (MYD) $140Zanzibar (ZNZ) $367Masai Mara (MRE) $453Eldoret (EDL) $111Kisumu (KIS) $102All flights from Nairobi →

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