IAH
Houston
United States
9,994 km
6,210 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
9,994 km
6,210 mi / 5,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

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IAH KMS
Airport Name George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code IAH KMS
ICAO Code KIAH DGSI
City Houston Kumasi
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Accra
Elevation 96 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 29.980000, -95.340000 6.710000, -1.590000

Houston (IAH) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 9,994 kilometers (6,210 miles / 5,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 05:24 in Houston, it's 11:24 in Kumasi. With a 6-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 Houston (IAH) follows a heading of 300° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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