ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,445 km
2,141 miles
BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
Distance
3,445 km
2,141 mi / 1,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC BTQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Butare Airport
IATA Code ACC BTQ
ICAO Code DGAA HRYI
City Accra Butare
Country Ghana Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Kigali
Elevation 205 ft 5,801 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -2.600000, 29.740000

Accra (ACC) to Butare (BTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda is 3,445 kilometers (2,141 miles / 1,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:14 in Accra, it's 10:14 in Butare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,596 feet between the two airports. Butare Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Butare (BTQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 285° (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 Butare Airport (BTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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