AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
14,224 km
8,838 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
14,224 km
8,838 mi / 7,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
235°
southwest

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AKL GGM
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code AKL GGM
ICAO Code NZAA HKKG
City Auckland Kakamega
Country New Zealand Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 0.270000, 34.790000

Auckland (AKL) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 14,224 kilometers (8,838 miles / 7,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:16 in Auckland, it's 03:16 in Kakamega. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,997 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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