ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,675 km
2,905 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,675 km
2,905 mi / 2,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC QRA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code ACC QRA
ICAO Code DGAA FAGM
City Accra Johannesburg
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Accra (ACC) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,675 kilometers (2,905 miles / 2,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 04:55 in Accra, it's 06:55 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,278 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 315° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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