KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
8,528 km
5,299 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
8,528 km
5,299 mi / 4,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
233°
southwest

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KMS SCL
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code KMS SCL
ICAO Code DGSI SCEL
City Kumasi Santiago
Country Ghana Chile
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Santiago
Elevation 942 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Kumasi (KMS) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 8,528 kilometers (5,299 miles / 4,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in Kumasi, it's 19:57 in Santiago. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santiago (SCL) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 73° (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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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