CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,979 km
5,579 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
8,979 km
5,579 mi / 4,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
276°
west

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CMB KMS
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code CMB KMS
ICAO Code VCBI DGSI
City Colombo Kumasi
Country Sri Lanka Ghana
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Accra
Elevation 30 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 6.710000, -1.590000

Colombo (CMB) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 8,979 kilometers (5,579 miles / 4,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Ghana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Colombo, it's 03:08 in Kumasi. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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