ACC
Accra
Ghana
1,092 km
679 miles
JOS
Jos
Nigeria
Distance
1,092 km
679 mi / 590 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Accra
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC JOS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Yakubu Gowon Airport
IATA Code ACC JOS
ICAO Code DGAA DNJO
City Accra Jos
Country Ghana Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Lagos
Elevation 205 ft 4,232 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.640000, 8.870000

Accra (ACC) to Jos (JOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) in Jos, Nigeria is 1,092 kilometers (679 miles / 590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:39 in Accra, it's 19:39 in Jos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,027 feet between the two airports. Yakubu Gowon Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Jos (JOS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 246° (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 Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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