ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,673 km
2,904 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,673 km
2,904 mi / 2,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
140°
southeast

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ACC JNB
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ACC JNB
ICAO Code DGAA FAOR
City Accra Johannesburg
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Accra (ACC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,673 kilometers (2,904 miles / 2,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Accra, it's 09:00 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,353 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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