GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
3,029 km
1,882 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,029 km
1,882 mi / 1,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GGM RUH
Airport Name Kakamega Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GGM RUH
ICAO Code HKKG OERK
City Kakamega Riyadh
Country Kenya Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,020 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kakamega (GGM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,029 kilometers (1,882 miles / 1,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:21 in Kakamega, it's 00:21 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,971 feet between the two airports. King Khaled 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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