GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
3,018 km
1,876 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
3,018 km
1,876 mi / 1,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GGM JNB
Airport Name Kakamega Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GGM JNB
ICAO Code HKKG FAOR
City Kakamega Johannesburg
Country Kenya South Africa
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,020 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Kakamega (GGM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 3,018 kilometers (1,876 miles / 1,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:38 in Kakamega, it's 01:38 in Johannesburg.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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