ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,785 km
2,973 miles
BFN
Bloemfontain
South Africa
Distance
4,785 km
2,973 mi / 2,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC BFN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport J B M Hertzog International Airport
IATA Code ACC BFN
ICAO Code DGAA FABL
City Accra Bloemfontain
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 4,458 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -29.090000, 26.300000

Accra (ACC) to Bloemfontain (BFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa is 4,785 kilometers (2,973 miles / 2,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Accra, it's 14:52 in Bloemfontain.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,253 feet between the two airports. J B M Hertzog International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Bloemfontain (BFN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 319° (northwest). 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 J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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