# Distance from Accra (ACC) to Garissa (GAS)

> 4,472 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,472 km / 2,779 mi / 2,415 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 97° (east)
- **Return heading**: 279° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ghana) → Kenya
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 20:20 in Accra, it's 23:20 in Garissa)
- **Elevation difference**: 270 ft (GAS is higher than ACC)

## Airports

### [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Accra, Ghana
- ICAO: DGAA
- Timezone: Africa/Accra
- Coordinates: 5.610000, -0.170000
- Elevation: 205 ft

### [Garissa Airport (GAS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gas-garissa-garissa-airport/1ef266de-ec06-6322-baa1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Garissa, Kenya
- ICAO: HKGA
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -0.460000, 39.650000
- Elevation: 475 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:20 in Accra, it's 23:20 in Garissa.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)
- [Garissa Airport (GAS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gas-garissa-garissa-airport/1ef266de-ec06-6322-baa1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)