GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
5,913 km
3,674 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
5,913 km
3,674 mi / 3,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
324°
northwest

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GGM MAD
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GGM MAD
ICAO Code HKKG LEMD
City Kakamega Madrid
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,020 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 40.490000, -3.570000

Kakamega (GGM) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 5,913 kilometers (3,674 miles / 3,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:41 in Kakamega, it's 11:41 in Madrid.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,019 feet between the two airports. Madrid Barajas 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 Madrid (MAD) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). 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 Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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