GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
5,545 km
3,446 miles
NCE
Nice
France
Distance
5,545 km
3,446 mi / 2,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GGM NCE
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport
IATA Code GGM NCE
ICAO Code HKKG LFMN
City Kakamega Nice
Country Kenya France
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,020 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 43.660000, 7.220000

Kakamega (GGM) to Nice (NCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) in Nice, France is 5,545 kilometers (3,446 miles / 2,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 France. 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 19:22 in Kakamega, it's 17:22 in Nice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,008 feet between the two airports. Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport sits lower than Kakamega Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nice (NCE) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 143° (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 Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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