ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,926 km
2,439 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
3,926 km
2,439 mi / 2,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
97°
east

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ACC GGM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code ACC GGM
ICAO Code DGAA HKKG
City Accra Kakamega
Country Ghana Kenya
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 205 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 0.270000, 34.790000

Accra (ACC) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 3,926 kilometers (2,439 miles / 2,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:02 in Accra, it's 22:02 in Kakamega. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,815 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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