KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,652 km
2,269 miles
KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
Distance
3,652 km
2,269 mi / 1,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KMS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kumasi Airport
IATA Code KGL KMS
ICAO Code HRYR DGSI
City Kigali Kumasi
Country Rwanda Ghana
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Accra
Elevation 4,859 ft 942 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 6.710000, -1.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Kumasi (KMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana is 3,652 kilometers (2,269 miles / 1,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Ghana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Kigali, it's 22:03 in Kumasi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,917 feet between the two airports. Kumasi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kumasi (KMS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 104° (east 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kumasi Airport (KMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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