KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
11,780 km
7,320 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
11,780 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KMS PDX
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code KMS PDX
ICAO Code DGSI KPDX
City Kumasi Portland
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 942 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 45.590000, -122.600000

Kumasi (KMS) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 11,780 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 21:07 in Kumasi, it's 13:07 in Portland. 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 Portland (PDX) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 62° (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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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