GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
11,920 km
7,407 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
11,920 km
7,407 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GGM YYZ
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code GGM YYZ
ICAO Code HKKG CYYZ
City Kakamega Mississauga
Country Kenya Canada
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Toronto
Elevation 5,020 ft 569 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 43.680000, -79.630000

Kakamega (GGM) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 11,920 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 23:50 in Kakamega, it's 15:50 in Mississauga. 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 4,451 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson 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 Mississauga (YYZ) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 72° (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 Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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