CUN
Cancun
Mexico
9,254 km
5,750 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cancun
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CUN KMS
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code CUN KMS
ICAO Code MMUN DGSI
City Cancun Kumasi
Country Mexico Ghana
Timezone America/Cancun Africa/Accra
Elevation 22 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 6.710000, -1.590000

Cancun (CUN) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Mexico 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 04:49 in Cancun, it's 09:49 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 Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 290° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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