GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,594 km
3,476 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
5,594 km
3,476 mi / 3,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
59°
east northeast

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GIG KMS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code GIG KMS
ICAO Code SBGL DGSI
City Rio De Janeiro Kumasi
Country Brazil Ghana
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Accra
Elevation 28 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.710000, -1.590000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 5,594 kilometers (3,476 miles / 3,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:52 in Kumasi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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