ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,967 km
5,572 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,967 km
5,572 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC TRR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code ACC TRR
ICAO Code DGAA VCCT
City Accra Trincomalee
Country Ghana Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Colombo
Elevation 205 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 8.540000, 81.180000

Accra (ACC) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 8,967 kilometers (5,572 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Accra, it's 07:36 in Trincomalee. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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