BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,104 km
7,521 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
12,104 km
7,521 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
88°
east

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BOG GGM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code BOG GGM
ICAO Code SKBO HKKG
City Bogota Kakamega
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,361 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 0.270000, 34.790000

Bogota (BOG) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 12,104 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Colombia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Bogota, it's 04:37 in Kakamega. With a 8-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 3,341 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 275° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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