CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,164 km
2,587 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
4,164 km
2,587 mi / 2,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT GGM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code CPT GGM
ICAO Code FACT HKKG
City Cape Town Kakamega
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 151 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 0.270000, 34.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 4,164 kilometers (2,587 miles / 2,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Cape Town, it's 15:01 in Kakamega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,869 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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