KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
8,235 km
5,117 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
8,235 km
5,117 mi / 4,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
315°
northwest

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KMS YOW
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code KMS YOW
ICAO Code DGSI CYOW
City Kumasi Ottawa
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Toronto
Elevation 942 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kumasi (KMS) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 8,235 kilometers (5,117 miles / 4,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Canada. 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 01:05 in Kumasi, it's 20:05 in Ottawa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 97° (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 Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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