FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
13,265 km
8,243 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
13,265 km
8,243 mi / 7,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
302°
west northwest

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FUK KMS
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code FUK KMS
ICAO Code RJFF DGSI
City Fukuoka Kumasi
Country Japan Ghana
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Accra
Elevation 32 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 6.710000, -1.590000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 13,265 kilometers (8,243 miles / 7,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 10:44 in Fukuoka, it's 01:44 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 Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 45° (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 Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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