KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
11,839 km
7,356 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,839 km
7,356 mi / 6,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
45°
northeast

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KMS PEK
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KMS PEK
ICAO Code DGSI ZBAA
City Kumasi Beijing
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 942 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kumasi (KMS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,839 kilometers (7,356 miles / 6,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in Kumasi, it's 08:47 in Beijing. With a 8-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 Beijing (PEK) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 294° (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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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