KIX
Osaka
Japan
13,577 km
8,436 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
13,577 km
8,436 mi / 7,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
307°
northwest

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KIX KMS
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code KIX KMS
ICAO Code RJBB DGSI
City Osaka Kumasi
Country Japan Ghana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Accra
Elevation 26 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 6.710000, -1.590000

Osaka (KIX) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 13,577 kilometers (8,436 miles / 7,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Japan 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 10:05 in Osaka, it's 01:05 in Kumasi. With a 9-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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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