ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,302 km
5,780 miles
IXR
Ranchi
India
Distance
9,302 km
5,780 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC IXR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Birsa Munda Airport
IATA Code ACC IXR
ICAO Code DGAA VERC
City Accra Ranchi
Country Ghana India
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 205 ft 2,148 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 23.310000, 85.320000

Accra (ACC) to Ranchi (IXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) in Ranchi, India is 9,302 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with India. 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 05:36 in Accra, it's 11:06 in Ranchi. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,943 feet between the two airports. Birsa Munda Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Ranchi (IXR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 273° (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 Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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