ATL
Atlanta
United States
8,934 km
5,551 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
8,934 km
5,551 mi / 4,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

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ATL KMS
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code ATL KMS
ICAO Code KATL DGSI
City Atlanta Kumasi
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Accra
Elevation 1,026 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 6.710000, -1.590000

Atlanta (ATL) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 8,934 kilometers (5,551 miles / 4,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 United States with Ghana. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Atlanta, it's 00:23 in Kumasi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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