ACC
Accra
Ghana
1,004 km
624 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
1,004 km
624 mi / 542 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Accra
Heading
36°
northeast

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ACC SKO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code ACC SKO
ICAO Code DGAA DNSO
City Accra Sokoto
Country Ghana Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Lagos
Elevation 205 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 12.920000, 5.210000

Accra (ACC) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 1,004 kilometers (624 miles / 542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:32 in Accra, it's 09:32 in Sokoto.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 216° (southwest). 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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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