ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,454 km
2,768 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
4,454 km
2,768 mi / 2,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
270°
west

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ADD KMS
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code ADD KMS
ICAO Code HAAB DGSI
City Addis Ababa Kumasi
Country Ethiopia Ghana
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Accra
Elevation 7,630 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 6.710000, -1.590000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 4,454 kilometers (2,768 miles / 2,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Ethiopia with Ghana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:53 in Addis Ababa, it's 18:53 in Kumasi. 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 6,688 feet between the two airports. Kumasi Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 84° (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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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