GGM
Kakamega
Kenya
10,136 km
6,298 miles
ICN
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
10,136 km
6,298 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GGM ICN
Airport Name Kakamega Airport Incheon International Airport
IATA Code GGM ICN
ICAO Code HKKG RKSI
City Kakamega Seoul
Country Kenya South Korea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,020 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 0.270000, 34.790000 37.470000, 126.450000

Kakamega (GGM) to Seoul (ICN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) in Kakamega, Kenya to Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea is 10,136 kilometers (6,298 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 South Korea. 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 02:10 in Kakamega, it's 08:10 in Seoul. With a 6-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 4,997 feet between the two airports. Incheon 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 Seoul (ICN) to Kakamega (GGM) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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