KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
4,607 km
2,863 miles
SSA
Salvador
Brazil
Distance
4,607 km
2,863 mi / 2,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
242°
west southwest

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KMS SSA
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport
IATA Code KMS SSA
ICAO Code DGSI SBSV
City Kumasi Salvador
Country Ghana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Bahia
Elevation 942 ft 64 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -12.910000, -38.320000

Kumasi (KMS) to Salvador (SSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) in Salvador, Brazil is 4,607 kilometers (2,863 miles / 2,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Brazil. 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 22:24 in Kumasi, it's 19:24 in Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salvador (SSA) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 64° (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 Deputado Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (SSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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