Ukunda Airstrip
Ukunda · KenyaICAO HKUK
Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) is an airport serving Ukunda, Kenya, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 4° 17' 36.0" S, 39° 34' 16.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Nairobi (GMT+3).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from UKA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIL | Nairobi, Kenya | 279 mi | 1h 2m | short-haul | 114 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at UKA
1 active airline serving Ukunda Airstrip.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Ukunda Airstrip that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mombasa Moi International Airport | MBA | Mombasa | Kenya | 29 km |
| Malindi Airport | MYD | Malindi | Kenya | 132 km |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport | ZNZ | Zanzibar | Tanzania | 217 km |
| Julius Nyerere International Airport | DAR | Dar Es Salaam | Tanzania | 289 km |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | 293 km |
| Manda Airstrip | LAU | Lamu | Kenya | 271 km |
| Arusha Airport | ARK | Arusha | Tanzania | 342 km |
| Amboseli Airport | ASV | Amboseli National Park | Kenya | 316 km |
Other Airports in Kenya
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 4° 17' 36.0" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 39° 34' 16.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -4.293330
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 39.571098
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 10:42 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 98 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 30 m
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