ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,645 km
3,508 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,645 km
3,508 mi / 3,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SDU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code ACC SDU
ICAO Code DGAA SBRJ
City Accra Rio De Janeiro
Country Ghana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 205 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Accra (ACC) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,645 kilometers (3,508 miles / 3,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 21:55 in Accra, it's 18:55 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 61° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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