ACC
Accra
Ghana
6,070 km
3,772 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
6,070 km
3,772 mi / 3,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Accra
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

ACC LWK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code ACC LWK
ICAO Code DGAA EGET
City Accra Lerwick
Country Ghana United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Accra Europe/London
Elevation 205 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 60.190000, -1.240000

Accra (ACC) to Lerwick (LWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 6,070 kilometers (3,772 miles / 3,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:04 in Accra, it's 04:04 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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