ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,120 km
5,667 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
9,120 km
5,667 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC LIO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code ACC LIO
ICAO Code DGAA MRLM
City Accra Puerto Limon
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 205 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.960000, -83.020000

Accra (ACC) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 9,120 kilometers (5,667 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Accra, it's 15:58 in Puerto Limon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Limon (LIO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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