GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
574 km
357 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
574 km
357 mi / 310 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GGM KGL
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GGM KGL
ICAO Code HKKG HRYR
City Kakamega Kigali
Country Kenya Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,020 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kakamega (GGM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 574 kilometers (357 miles / 310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Kakamega, it's 22:59 in Kigali.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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