Fly from Nairobi Wilson (WIL) to Ukunda Diani (UKA)
Note: There is a direct connection between Nairobi Wilson and Ukunda Diani. Use the box above to search flights for your specific dates and passenger numbers.
Flying from Nairobi to the beach resort of Ukunda Diani takes around 1 hour and 10 mins with a direct flight, and flights are available daily.
Departure is from Nairobi Wilson Airport which is 3 kilometres from the city centre and is serviced by taxis and buses.
Distance and Flight Time
Your flight from Nairobi to Ukunda will will take you Southeast to the busy beach resort of Diani, which is a distance as the crow flies of 451 kilometres (280 miles).
Not to miss during flights
Taking off from Nairobi, you will head Southeast towards the Indian Ocean and Diani beach. As you fly south, Kenya’s second most popoular national park will be visible on your right hand side host to over 400 species of birds and the great Lake Amboseli. Also on your right hand side, you should be able to catch a glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro as you traverse the Tanzanian border.
On your descent you will be passing close by Shimba Hills National Reserve, home to 50% of endangered plant life in Kenya as well as over 700 elephant and Kenya’s only population of Sable Antelope.
Airport & Layover Tips
After landing in Diani, you can collect your bags and head to your chosen beach resort to start enjoying the sunshine and the warm Indian Ocean.
The beach is less than a kilometre from your airport and not more than 20 minutes drive from most of the popular beach resorts.