ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,745 km
2,327 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
3,745 km
2,327 mi / 2,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
123°
east southeast

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ACC KIW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code ACC KIW
ICAO Code DGAA FLSO
City Accra Kitwe
Country Ghana Zambia
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 205 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Accra (ACC) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 3,745 kilometers (2,327 miles / 2,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:52 in Accra, it's 05:52 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,940 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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