GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
2,427 km
1,508 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,427 km
1,508 mi / 1,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
11°
north

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GGM JED
Airport Name Kakamega Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GGM JED
ICAO Code HKKG OEJN
City Kakamega Jeddah
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,020 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 21.680000, 39.160000

Kakamega (GGM) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2,427 kilometers (1,508 miles / 1,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Saudi Arabia. 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 21:09 in Kakamega, it's 21:09 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,972 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 192° (south 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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