AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
16,626 km
10,331 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
16,626 km
10,331 mi / 8,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

AKL KMS
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code AKL KMS
ICAO Code NZAA DGSI
City Auckland Kumasi
Country New Zealand Ghana
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Accra
Elevation 23 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 6.710000, -1.590000

Auckland (AKL) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 16,626 kilometers (10,331 miles / 8,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Auckland, it's 23:52 in Kumasi. With a 13-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 Kumasi (KMS) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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