ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,175 km
5,701 miles
BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
9,175 km
5,701 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC BCL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Barra del Colorado Airport
IATA Code ACC BCL
ICAO Code DGAA MRBC
City Accra Pococi
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 205 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 10.770000, -83.590000

Accra (ACC) to Pococi (BCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 9,175 kilometers (5,701 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:16 in Accra, it's 05:16 in Pococi. With a 6-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 Pococi (BCL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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