HNL
Honolulu
United States
15,967 km
9,922 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
15,967 km
9,922 mi / 8,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
42°
northeast

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HNL KMS
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code HNL KMS
ICAO Code PHNL DGSI
City Honolulu Kumasi
Country United States Ghana
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Accra
Elevation 13 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 6.710000, -1.590000

Honolulu (HNL) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 15,967 kilometers (9,922 miles / 8,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 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 21:43 in Honolulu, it's 07:43 in Kumasi. With a 10-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 Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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