GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
6,357 km
3,950 miles
HAM
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
6,357 km
3,950 mi / 3,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

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GGM HAM
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Hamburg Airport
IATA Code GGM HAM
ICAO Code HKKG EDDH
City Kakamega Hamburg
Country Kenya Germany
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,020 ft 53 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 53.630000, 9.990000

Kakamega (GGM) to Hamburg (HAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany is 6,357 kilometers (3,950 miles / 3,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Kakamega, it's 19:41 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,967 feet between the two airports. Hamburg Airport sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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