Tema to Kumasi flights
Kumasi lies 211 km (131 mi) north-west of Tema, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 1 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.
| Tema | Kumasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 155,782 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 270 m (886 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 18 km out | KMS, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Tema
Tema is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Tema?
211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tema.
How long does it take to get from Tema to Kumasi by air?
About 1 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tema and Kumasi?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tema to Kumasi flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).
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.