ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,513 km
5,290 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
8,513 km
5,290 mi / 4,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC IKU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code ACC IKU
ICAO Code DGAA UCFL
City Accra Tamchy
Country Ghana Kyrgyzstan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 205 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 42.590000, 76.710000

Accra (ACC) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 8,513 kilometers (5,290 miles / 4,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Kyrgyzstan. 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 20:02 in Accra, it's 02:02 in Tamchy. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,221 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International 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 Tamchy (IKU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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