CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
13,380 km
8,314 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
13,380 km
8,314 mi / 7,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS KMS
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code CTS KMS
ICAO Code RJCC DGSI
City Chitose / Tomakomai Kumasi
Country Japan Ghana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Accra
Elevation 82 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 6.710000, -1.590000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 13,380 kilometers (8,314 miles / 7,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:02 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 23:02 in Kumasi. With a 9-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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