KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
12,896 km
8,013 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
12,896 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
58°
east northeast

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KMS TPE
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code KMS TPE
ICAO Code DGSI RCTP
City Kumasi Taipei
Country Ghana Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Taipei
Elevation 942 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 25.080000, 121.230000

Kumasi (KMS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 12,896 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Kumasi, it's 09:29 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 292° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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