KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
9,610 km
5,971 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,610 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
315°
northwest

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KMS MSP
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code KMS MSP
ICAO Code DGSI KMSP
City Kumasi Minneapolis
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 942 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 44.880000, -93.220000

Kumasi (KMS) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,610 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:00 in Kumasi, it's 20:00 in Minneapolis. 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.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Kumasi (KMS) 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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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