KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
4,367 km
2,714 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,367 km
2,714 mi / 2,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
100°
east

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KMS NBO
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KMS NBO
ICAO Code DGSI HKJK
City Kumasi Nairobi
Country Ghana Kenya
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 942 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kumasi (KMS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,367 kilometers (2,714 miles / 2,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:13 in Kumasi, it's 02:13 in Nairobi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,388 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kumasi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 282° (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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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