Fly private between Nanyuki and Nairobi from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Nanyuki (NYK) ⇄ Nairobi (NBO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Nanyuki to Nairobi is roughly 140 kilometres — 87 miles, or 76 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Nanyuki–Nairobi spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (KES) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | KSh1,040,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | KSh1,240,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | KSh1,040,000 – KSh1,430,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | KSh1,170,000 – KSh1,560,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (KES) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | KSh1,240,000 – KSh1,760,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | KSh1,370,000 – KSh1,950,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | KSh1,500,000 – KSh2,080,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Every Nanyuki–Nairobi quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Nanyuki, Kenya: Nanyuki Civil Airport.
Nairobi, Kenya: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi Wilson Airport.
| Nanyuki Civil Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HKNL / NYK | HKJK / NBO |
| Longest hard runway | 3,900 ft | 13,507 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 6,250 ft | 5,330 ft |
Nanyuki Civil Airport is at 6,250 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is at 5,330 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,900 ft at Nanyuki Civil Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,400 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,625 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,900 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,525 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 700 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,005 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,000 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,235 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 900 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,725 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 2,400 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,805 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,700 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,305 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 400 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,525 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 622 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,475 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 300 ft short |
3,900 km 3,725 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,676 ft short |
4,600 km 4,425 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,030 ft short |
5,926 km 5,751 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,000 ft short |
6,400 km 6,225 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 792 ft short |
7,220 km 7,045 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 1,540 ft short |
7,400 km 7,225 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 1,400 ft short |
7,800 km 7,625 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 890 ft short |
7,400 km 7,225 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,100 ft short |
14,260 km 14,085 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,900 ft short |
11,112 km 10,937 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,100 ft short |
12,960 km 12,785 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 900 ft short |
11,945 km 11,770 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Nairobi Wilson Airport (5,052 ft, 13 km)
Pets are welcome on every Nanyuki–Nairobi charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Nanyuki–Nairobi runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
The Nanyuki to Nairobi route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 41 min gate to gate over 140 km (87 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Nanyuki–Nairobi charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
