CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
9,416 km
5,851 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
9,416 km
5,851 mi / 5,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

CWB GGM
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code CWB GGM
ICAO Code SBCT HKKG
City Curitiba Kakamega
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,988 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 0.270000, 34.790000

Curitiba (CWB) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 9,416 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Brazil 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 17:47 in Curitiba, it's 23:47 in Kakamega. With a 6-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 2,032 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Afonso Pena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 244° (west 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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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