ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,281 km
5,146 miles
ESR
El Salvador
Chile
Distance
8,281 km
5,146 mi / 4,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC ESR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport
IATA Code ACC ESR
ICAO Code DGAA SCES
City Accra El Salvador
Country Ghana Chile
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Santiago
Elevation 205 ft 5,240 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -26.310000, -69.770000

Accra (ACC) to El Salvador (ESR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 8,281 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Accra, it's 20:28 in El Salvador. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,035 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada 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 El Salvador (ESR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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