GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
10,954 km
6,806 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
10,954 km
6,806 mi / 5,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GDL KMS
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code GDL KMS
ICAO Code MMGL DGSI
City Guadalajara Kumasi
Country Mexico Ghana
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,016 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 6.710000, -1.590000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 10,954 kilometers (6,806 miles / 5,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Guadalajara, it's 00:49 in Kumasi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,074 feet between the two airports. Kumasi Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 292° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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