GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
10,100 km
6,276 miles
MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
Distance
10,100 km
6,276 mi / 5,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
235°
southwest

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GGM MVD
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport
IATA Code GGM MVD
ICAO Code HKKG SUMU
City Kakamega Montevideo
Country Kenya Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Montevideo
Elevation 5,020 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 -34.840000, -56.030000

Kakamega (GGM) to Montevideo (MVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay is 10,100 kilometers (6,276 miles / 5,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Uruguay. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:31 in Kakamega, it's 12:31 in Montevideo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,915 feet between the two airports. Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVD) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 90° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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