Distance From Kakamega Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, GGM - EWR Distance

The distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 7191 miles or 11573 kilometers or 6245 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kakamega ( Kenya ) to Newark ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kakamega and Newark takes around 16 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kakamega Airport, Kakamega, Kenya to Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, United States is 16 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GGM - EWR

Kilometers		11573 km
Statute Miles		7191 miles
Nautical Miles		6245 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 31 minutes

Kakamega Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport Flight Route Map - GGM to EWR Flight Path

Location of Kakamega Airport & Newark Liberty International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kakamega to Newark nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kakamega, Kenya and Newark, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kakamega, Kenya and Newark, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GGM - EWR

Time difference between Kakamega (Kenya) and Newark (United States) is 8 Hours.
Newark time is 8 Hours behind Kakamega.

Location	Local Time
Kakamega (Kenya)	2025-12-15, 21:45:22 EAT
Newark (United States)	2025-12-15, 13:45:22 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kakamega Airport (GGM / HKKG) Kakamega, Kenya

Destination

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR / KEWR) Newark, United States