KMS
Kumasi
Ghana
16,149 km
10,034 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
16,149 km
10,034 mi / 8,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

KMS WLG
Airport Name Kumasi Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code KMS WLG
ICAO Code DGSI NZWN
City Kumasi Wellington
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 942 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 6.710000, -1.590000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Kumasi (KMS) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kumasi Airport (KMS) in Kumasi, Ghana to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 16,149 kilometers (10,034 miles / 8,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

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 New Zealand. 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 22:13 in Kumasi, it's 11:13 in Wellington. With a 13-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 Wellington (WLG) to Kumasi (KMS) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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