KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
11,992 km
7,452 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
11,992 km
7,452 mi / 6,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

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KMS LAX
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code KMS LAX
ICAO Code DGSI KLAX
City Kumasi Los Angeles
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 942 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 33.940000, -118.410000

Kumasi (KMS) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 11,992 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Kumasi, it's 15:02 in Los Angeles. With a 8-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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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