CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,997 km
3,105 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
4,997 km
3,105 mi / 2,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT KMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code CPT KMS
ICAO Code FACT DGSI
City Cape Town Kumasi
Country South Africa Ghana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Accra
Elevation 151 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.710000, -1.590000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 4,997 kilometers (3,105 miles / 2,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Cape Town, it's 22:45 in Kumasi.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 156° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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