ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,198 km
2,608 miles
CIP
Chipata
Zambia
Distance
4,198 km
2,608 mi / 2,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC CIP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Chipata Airport
IATA Code ACC CIP
ICAO Code DGAA FLCP
City Accra Chipata
Country Ghana Zambia
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 205 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -13.560000, 32.590000

Accra (ACC) to Chipata (CIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia is 4,198 kilometers (2,608 miles / 2,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Accra, it's 23:47 in Chipata.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,155 feet between the two airports. Chipata Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Chipata (CIP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 298° (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 Chipata Airport (CIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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