DEN
Denver
United States
13,952 km
8,669 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
13,952 km
8,669 mi / 7,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
53°
northeast

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DEN GGM
Airport Name Denver International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code DEN GGM
ICAO Code KDEN HKKG
City Denver Kakamega
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,434 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 0.270000, 34.790000

Denver (DEN) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 13,952 kilometers (8,669 miles / 7,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Denver, it's 16:21 in Kakamega. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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