EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
7,075 km
4,396 miles
GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
Distance
7,075 km
4,396 mi / 3,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
136°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

EDI GGM
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Kakamega Airport
IATA Code EDI GGM
ICAO Code EGPH HKKG
City Edinburgh Kakamega
Country United Kingdom Kenya
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 135 ft 5,020 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 0.270000, 34.790000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Kakamega (GGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya is 7,075 kilometers (4,396 miles / 3,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 United Kingdom with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:59 in Edinburgh, it's 17:59 in Kakamega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,885 feet between the two airports. Kakamega Airport sits higher than Edinburgh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kakamega (GGM) to Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kakamega Airport (GGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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