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Kenya at a glance
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Population
- 53,330,978
- Area
- 580,367 km²
- Calling code
- +254
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- Not recommended
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Currency KESTime in Nairobi 03:21UTC+03:00Country codes KE / KEN
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Nairobi. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
11 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Uhuru Park
Uhuru Park is one option for your time in Nairobi. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Jamia Mosque (Kenya)
Jamia Mosque (Kenya) is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Times Tower
Times Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Jeevanjee Gardens
Jeevanjee Gardens is one option for your time in Nairobi. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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- Not recorded
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Nairobi Railway Museum
Nairobi Railway Museum is one option for your time in Nairobi. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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National Museums of Kenya
National Museums of Kenya is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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I&M Bank Tower
I&M Bank Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Teleposta Towers
Teleposta Towers is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Tom Mboya Monument
Tom Mboya Monument is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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UAP Old Mutual Tower
UAP Old Mutual Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Britam Tower
Britam Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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NBO
An arrival option for Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
13.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Nairobi. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at NBO
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NBO airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi Wilson Airport | WIL | 4.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 13.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | NYK | 138.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | 159.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip | MRE | 201.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mulika Lodge Airport | JJM | 222.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Nairobi Wilson Airport
Nairobi · HKNW
Elevation5536 ft
Coordinates-1.32172, 36.8148
Runways
07 / 25
4798 × 72 ft
ASP14 / 32
5052 × 76 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
WILSON TWR118.1 MHz
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Nairobi · HKJK
Elevation5330 ft
Coordinates-1.318886, 36.928233
Runways
06 / 24
13507 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP122.3 MHz
ATIS126.2 MHz
APRON CTL121.6 MHz
Nairobi Tower118.7 MHz
Nanyuki Civil Airport
Gathiuru · HKNL
Elevation6250 ft
Coordinates-0.062352, 37.041296
Runways
03 / 21
3900 × Unknown width ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Amboseli Airport
Ol Tukai · HKAM
Elevation3755 ft
Coordinates-2.644786, 37.252922
Runways
08 / 26
3284 × Unknown width ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Mara Serena Lodge Airstrip
Serena · HKMS
Elevation5200 ft
Coordinates-1.404588, 35.008349
Runways
09 / 27
3450 × Unknown width ft
Surface not recordedRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Mulika Lodge Airport
Meru-Kinna · HKMK
Elevation2230 ft
Coordinates0.165083, 38.195141
Runways
01 / 19
3281 × Unknown width ft
Asphalt partialRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
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Getting around Nairobi
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Browse 11 ideas for Nairobi — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Uhuru Park
Directions ↗Uhuru Park is one option for your time in Nairobi. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Jamia Mosque (Kenya)
Directions ↗Jamia Mosque (Kenya) is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Times Tower
Directions ↗Times Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Jeevanjee Gardens
Directions ↗Jeevanjee Gardens is one option for your time in Nairobi. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Nairobi Railway Museum
Directions ↗Nairobi Railway Museum is one option for your time in Nairobi. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
National Museums of Kenya
Directions ↗National Museums of Kenya is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
I&M Bank Tower
Directions ↗I&M Bank Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Teleposta Towers
Directions ↗Teleposta Towers is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Tom Mboya Monument
Directions ↗Tom Mboya Monument is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
UAP Old Mutual Tower
Directions ↗UAP Old Mutual Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Britam Tower
Directions ↗Britam Tower is one option for your time in Nairobi. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Nairobi
5,545,000 residents
JAN
20 °C
FEB
21 °C
MAR
21 °C
APR
19 °C
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19 °C
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18 °C
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1,208,333 residents
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27 °C
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28 °C
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27 °C
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26 °C
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25 °C
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