ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,820 km
2,995 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
4,820 km
2,995 mi / 2,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC NLP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code ACC NLP
ICAO Code DGAA FANS
City Accra Nelspruit
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Accra (ACC) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 4,820 kilometers (2,995 miles / 2,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:50 in Accra, it's 21:50 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,670 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 312° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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