GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
11,418 km
7,095 miles
YUL
Dorval
Canada
Distance
11,418 km
7,095 mi / 6,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

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GGM YUL
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA Code GGM YUL
ICAO Code HKKG CYUL
City Kakamega Dorval
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,020 ft 118 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 45.470000, -73.740000

Kakamega (GGM) to Dorval (YUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 11,418 kilometers (7,095 miles / 6,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in Kakamega, it's 12:33 in Dorval. With a 8-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 4,902 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau 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 Dorval (YUL) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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