CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,338 km
2,074 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
3,338 km
2,074 mi / 1,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
173°
south

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CAI GGM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code CAI GGM
ICAO Code HECA HKKG
City Cairo Kakamega
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 382 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.270000, 34.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 3,338 kilometers (2,074 miles / 1,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Egypt with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Cairo, it's 03:37 in Kakamega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,638 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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