JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,868 km
3,025 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
4,868 km
3,025 mi / 2,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

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JNB KMS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code JNB KMS
ICAO Code FAOR DGSI
City Johannesburg Kumasi
Country South Africa Ghana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,558 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.710000, -1.590000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 4,868 kilometers (3,025 miles / 2,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 South Africa with Ghana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Johannesburg, it's 20:21 in Kumasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,616 feet between the two airports. Kumasi Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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