GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
3,561 km
2,213 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,561 km
2,213 mi / 1,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
282°
west northwest

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GGM LOS
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GGM LOS
ICAO Code HKKG DNMM
City Kakamega Lagos
Country Kenya Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,020 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kakamega (GGM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,561 kilometers (2,213 miles / 1,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Kakamega, it's 20:21 in Lagos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,885 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed 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 Lagos (LOS) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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