GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
2,595 km
1,612 miles
LAD
Luanda
Angola
Distance
2,595 km
1,612 mi / 1,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GGM LAD
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Quatro De Fevereiro Airport
IATA Code GGM LAD
ICAO Code HKKG FNLU
City Kakamega Luanda
Country Kenya Angola
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Luanda
Elevation 5,020 ft 243 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 -8.860000, 13.230000

Kakamega (GGM) to Luanda (LAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) in Luanda, Angola is 2,595 kilometers (1,612 miles / 1,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Kakamega, it's 16:34 in Luanda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,777 feet between the two airports. Quatro De Fevereiro Airport sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Luanda (LAD) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 68° (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 Quatro De Fevereiro Airport (LAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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