KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
15,892 km
9,875 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
15,892 km
9,875 mi / 8,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
141°
southeast

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KMS SYD
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code KMS SYD
ICAO Code DGSI YSSY
City Kumasi Sydney
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Sydney
Elevation 942 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Kumasi (KMS) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 15,892 kilometers (9,875 miles / 8,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Kumasi, it's 14:24 in Sydney. With a 11-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 Sydney (SYD) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 229° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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