GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
3,511 km
2,182 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,511 km
2,182 mi / 1,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
22°
north northeast

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GGM KWI
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code GGM KWI
ICAO Code HKKG OKKK
City Kakamega Kuwait City
Country Kenya Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 5,020 ft 206 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kakamega (GGM) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,511 kilometers (2,182 miles / 1,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Kuwait. 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 22:57 in Kakamega, it's 22:57 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,814 feet between the two airports. Kuwait 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 Kuwait City (KWI) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 206° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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