BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,407 km
4,603 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
7,407 km
4,603 mi / 4,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
264°
west

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BKK GGM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code BKK GGM
ICAO Code VTBS HKKG
City Bangkok Kakamega
Country Thailand Kenya
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 0.270000, 34.790000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 7,407 kilometers (4,603 miles / 4,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:15 in Bangkok, it's 07:15 in Kakamega. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,015 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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