ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,170 km
3,212 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
5,170 km
3,212 mi / 2,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC PLZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code ACC PLZ
ICAO Code DGAA FAPE
City Accra Port Elizabeth
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Accra (ACC) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 5,170 kilometers (3,212 miles / 2,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 23:47 in Accra, it's 01:47 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 323° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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