ADL
Adelaide
Australia
14,873 km
9,242 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
14,873 km
9,242 mi / 8,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADL KMS
Airport Name Adelaide International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code ADL KMS
ICAO Code YPAD DGSI
City Adelaide Kumasi
Country Australia Ghana
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Accra
Elevation 20 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -34.950000, 138.530000 6.710000, -1.590000

Adelaide (ADL) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) in Adelaide, Australia to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 14,873 kilometers (9,242 miles / 8,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Australia with Ghana. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:53 in Adelaide, it's 01:23 in Kumasi. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Adelaide (ADL) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Adelaide International Airport (ADL) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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