ACC
Accra
Ghana
6,909 km
4,293 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
6,909 km
4,293 mi / 3,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RIG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code ACC RIG
ICAO Code DGAA SJRG
City Accra Rio Grande
Country Ghana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 205 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Accra (ACC) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 6,909 kilometers (4,293 miles / 3,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:16 in Accra, it's 18:16 in Rio Grande. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). 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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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