Distance From Kakamega Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, GGM - SEA Distance

The distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 8863 miles or 14263 kilometers or 7697 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 Seattle ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kakamega and Seattle takes around 20 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kakamega Airport, Kakamega, Kenya to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, United States is 20 hours 22 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 - SEA

Kilometers		14263 km
Statute Miles		8863 miles
Nautical Miles		7697 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 22 minutes

Kakamega Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport Flight Route Map - GGM to SEA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GGM - SEA

Time difference between Kakamega (Kenya) and Seattle (United States) is 9 Hours.
Seattle time is 9 Hours behind Kakamega.

Location	Local Time
Kakamega (Kenya)	2026-10-29, 00:06:49 EAT
Seattle (United States)	2026-10-28, 15:06:49 MDT

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

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA / KSEA) Seattle, United States