Buea to Kumasi flights
Kumasi lies 1,235 km (768 mi) west of Buea, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Buea | Kumasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Ghana |
| Population | 140,533 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 859 m (2,818 ft) | 270 m (886 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 55 km out | KMS, 5 km out |
Clocks in Kumasi are 1 h behind Buea right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands only 1 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kumasi
Crossing from Cameroon into Ghana: money changes from the Franc to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Buea
Buea is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Malabo International Airport (SSG, 74 km).
Arriving in Kumasi
Kumasi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,612 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prempeh I International Airport | KMS | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,612 ft | 942 ft |
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Staying in Kumasi
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,641 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kumasi from Buea?
1,235 km (768 mi) in a straight line, west of Buea.
How long does it take to get from Buea to Kumasi by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buea and Kumasi?
Kumasi is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Douala).
Which airports are used for Buea to Kumasi flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).
What currency do I need in Kumasi?
The Cedi (GHS).
Where can I stay in Kumasi?
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.