DEL
New Delhi
India
5,485 km
3,408 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
5,485 km
3,408 mi / 2,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
243°
west southwest

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DEL GGM
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code DEL GGM
ICAO Code VIDP HKKG
City New Delhi Kakamega
Country India Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 777 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 0.270000, 34.790000

New Delhi (DEL) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 5,485 kilometers (3,408 miles / 2,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 India 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 17:39 in New Delhi, it's 15:09 in Kakamega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,243 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 51° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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