ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,178 km
2,596 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
4,178 km
2,596 mi / 2,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
100°
east

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ACC WIL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code ACC WIL
ICAO Code DGAA HKNW
City Accra Nairobi
Country Ghana Kenya
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 205 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Accra (ACC) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 4,178 kilometers (2,596 miles / 2,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Accra, it's 19:18 in Nairobi. 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 5,331 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson 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 Nairobi (WIL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 281° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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