KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
11,934 km
7,416 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
11,934 km
7,416 mi / 6,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KMS SAN
Airport Name Kumasi Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code KMS SAN
ICAO Code DGSI KSAN
City Kumasi San Diego
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 942 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 32.730000, -117.190000

Kumasi (KMS) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 11,934 kilometers (7,416 miles / 6,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 00:24 in Kumasi, it's 16:24 in San Diego. 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 San Diego (SAN) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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