Distance From Kakamega Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, GGM - JNB Distance

The distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1877 miles or 3020 kilometers or 1630 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kakamega and Johannesburg takes around 4 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kakamega Airport, Kakamega, Kenya to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 4 hours 18 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 - JNB

Kilometers		3020 km
Statute Miles		1877 miles
Nautical Miles		1630 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 18 minutes

Kakamega Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - GGM to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kakamega, Kenya and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GGM - JNB

Time difference between Kakamega (Kenya) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours behind Kakamega.

Location	Local Time
Kakamega (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 16:23:23 EAT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 15:23:23 SAST

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

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa