KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
16,343 km
10,155 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,343 km
10,155 mi / 8,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KMS PPT
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code KMS PPT
ICAO Code DGSI NTAA
City Kumasi Papeete
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 942 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Kumasi (KMS) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,343 kilometers (10,155 miles / 8,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Kumasi, it's 22:29 in Papeete. With a 10-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 Papeete (PPT) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 105° (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 Kumasi Airport (KMS) and Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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