ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,841 km
2,386 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
3,841 km
2,386 mi / 2,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
113°
east southeast

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ACC SUT
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code ACC SUT
ICAO Code DGAA HTSU
City Accra Sumbawanga
Country Ghana Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 205 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Accra (ACC) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 3,841 kilometers (2,386 miles / 2,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in Accra, it's 02:45 in Sumbawanga. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,715 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga (SUT) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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