Kumasi Airport
Kumasi · GhanaICAO DGSI
Kumasi Airport (KMS) is an airport serving Kumasi, Ghana, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 6° 42' 52.4" N, 1° 35' 27.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Accra (GMT+0).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from KMS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | Accra, Ghana | 124 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 51 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at KMS
3 active airlines serving Kumasi Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Kumasi Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunyani Airport | NYI | Sunyani | Ghana | 108 km |
| Takoradi Airport | TKD | Takoradi | Ghana | 202 km |
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | Accra | Ghana | 200 km |
| Lomé-Tokoin Airport | LFW | Lome | Togo | 321 km |
| Tamale Airport | TML | Tamale | Ghana | 324 km |
| Port Bouet Airport | ABJ | Abidjan | Cote d'Ivoire | 304 km |
| Cadjehoun Airport | COO | Cotonou | Benin | 441 km |
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | LOS | Lagos | Nigeria | 543 km |
Other Airports in Ghana
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 6° 42' 52.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 1° 35' 27.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 6.714560
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -1.590820
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Accra
- UTC Offset
- GMT+0
- Current Local Time
- 06:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 942 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 287 m
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