GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
7,443 km
4,625 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
7,443 km
4,625 mi / 4,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

GGM KUL
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code GGM KUL
ICAO Code HKKG WMKK
City Kakamega Kuala Lumpur
Country Kenya Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 5,020 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 2.750000, 101.710000

Kakamega (GGM) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 7,443 kilometers (4,625 miles / 4,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Malaysia. 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 21:26 in Kakamega, it's 02:26 in Kuala Lumpur. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,951 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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