ACC
Accra
Ghana
6,194 km
3,849 miles
IKA
Tehran
Iran
Distance
6,194 km
3,849 mi / 3,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC IKA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Imam Khomeini International Airport
IATA Code ACC IKA
ICAO Code DGAA OIIE
City Accra Tehran
Country Ghana Iran
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tehran
Elevation 205 ft 3,305 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.420000, 51.150000

Accra (ACC) to Tehran (IKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran is 6,194 kilometers (3,849 miles / 3,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:01 in Accra, it's 21:31 in Tehran. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,100 feet between the two airports. Imam Khomeini International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (IKA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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