ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,053 km
5,625 miles
BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
Distance
9,053 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC BBA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Balmaceda Airport
IATA Code ACC BBA
ICAO Code DGAA SCBA
City Accra Balmaceda
Country Ghana Chile
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Santiago
Elevation 205 ft 1,722 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -45.920000, -71.690000

Accra (ACC) to Balmaceda (BBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile is 9,053 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Chile. 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 10:57 in Accra, it's 07:57 in Balmaceda. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,517 feet between the two airports. Balmaceda Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Balmaceda (BBA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Balmaceda Airport (BBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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