BWI
Baltimore
United States
8,252 km
5,128 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
8,252 km
5,128 mi / 4,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
94°
east

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BWI KMS
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code BWI KMS
ICAO Code KBWI DGSI
City Baltimore Kumasi
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Accra
Elevation 143 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 6.710000, -1.590000

Baltimore (BWI) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 8,252 kilometers (5,128 miles / 4,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 14:28 in Baltimore, it's 19:28 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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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