ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,895 km
5,527 miles
KCT
Galle
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,895 km
5,527 mi / 4,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC KCT
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Koggala Airport
IATA Code ACC KCT
ICAO Code DGAA VCCK
City Accra Galle
Country Ghana Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Colombo
Elevation 205 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 5.990000, 80.320000

Accra (ACC) to Galle (KCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Koggala Airport (KCT) in Galle, Sri Lanka is 8,895 kilometers (5,527 miles / 4,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 14:28 in Accra, it's 19:58 in Galle. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Galle (KCT) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 275° (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 Koggala Airport (KCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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