FCO
Rome
Italy
5,141 km
3,195 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
5,141 km
3,195 mi / 2,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FCO GGM
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code FCO GGM
ICAO Code LIRF HKKG
City Rome Kakamega
Country Italy Kenya
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 0.270000, 34.790000

Rome (FCO) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 5,141 kilometers (3,195 miles / 2,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:59 in Rome, it's 02:59 in Kakamega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,005 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 337° (north 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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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