ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,535 km
2,818 miles
BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
Distance
4,535 km
2,818 mi / 2,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC BLZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Chileka International Airport
IATA Code ACC BLZ
ICAO Code DGAA FWCL
City Accra Blantyre
Country Ghana Malawi
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 205 ft 2,555 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -15.680000, 34.970000

Accra (ACC) to Blantyre (BLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi is 4,535 kilometers (2,818 miles / 2,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:47 in Accra, it's 21:47 in Blantyre.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,350 feet between the two airports. Chileka International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Blantyre (BLZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Chileka International Airport (BLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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