DTW
Detroit
United States
8,829 km
5,486 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
8,829 km
5,486 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW KMS
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code DTW KMS
ICAO Code KDTW DGSI
City Detroit Kumasi
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Accra
Elevation 645 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 6.710000, -1.590000

Detroit (DTW) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 8,829 kilometers (5,486 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 16:44 in Detroit, it's 21:44 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 Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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