KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
5,513 km
3,426 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,513 km
3,426 mi / 2,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
63°
east northeast

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KMS RUH
Airport Name Kumasi Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KMS RUH
ICAO Code DGSI OERK
City Kumasi Riyadh
Country Ghana Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 942 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kumasi (KMS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,513 kilometers (3,426 miles / 2,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Ghana with Saudi Arabia. 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 02:12 in Kumasi, it's 05:12 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,107 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kumasi Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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