DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
6,535 km
4,060 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
6,535 km
4,060 mi / 3,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
255°
west southwest

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DAC GGM
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code DAC GGM
ICAO Code VGHS HKKG
City Dhaka Kakamega
Country Bangladesh Kenya
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 0.270000, 34.790000

Dhaka (DAC) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 6,535 kilometers (4,060 miles / 3,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Bangladesh 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 18:08 in Dhaka, it's 15:08 in Kakamega. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,990 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 62° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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