GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
5,133 km
3,190 miles
HYD
Hyderabad
India
Distance
5,133 km
3,190 mi / 2,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GGM HYD
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad
IATA Code GGM HYD
ICAO Code HKKG VOHS
City Kakamega Hyderabad
Country Kenya India
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,020 ft 2,024 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 17.230000, 78.430000

Kakamega (GGM) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 5,133 kilometers (3,190 miles / 2,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Kakamega, it's 18:49 in Hyderabad.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,996 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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