KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
8,548 km
5,312 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,548 km
5,312 mi / 4,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KMS UIO
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code KMS UIO
ICAO Code DGSI SEQM
City Kumasi Quito
Country Ghana Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Guayaquil
Elevation 942 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Kumasi (KMS) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,548 kilometers (5,312 miles / 4,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Ecuador. 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 10:36 in Kumasi, it's 05:36 in Quito. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,258 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Kumasi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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