Distance From Kakamega Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, GGM - SGN Distance

The distance from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is 4985 miles or 8022 kilometers or 4329 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 Ho Chi Minh City ( Vietnam )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kakamega and Ho Chi Minh City takes around 11 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kakamega Airport, Kakamega, Kenya to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 11 hours 27 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 - SGN

Kilometers		8022 km
Statute Miles		4985 miles
Nautical Miles		4329 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 27 minutes

Kakamega Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Flight Route Map - GGM to SGN Flight Path

Location of Kakamega Airport & Tan Son Nhat International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kakamega to Ho Chi Minh City nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kakamega, Kenya and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GGM - SGN

Time difference between Kakamega (Kenya) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) is 4 Hours.
Ho Chi Minh City time is 4 Hours ahead of Kakamega.

Location	Local Time
Kakamega (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 15:57:14 EAT
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)	2025-12-16, 19:57:14 +07

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

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN / VVTS) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam