ACC
Accra
Ghana
1,060 km
659 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
1,060 km
659 mi / 572 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Accra
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC ZAR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code ACC ZAR
ICAO Code DGAA DNZA
City Accra Zaria
Country Ghana Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Lagos
Elevation 205 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 11.130000, 7.690000

Accra (ACC) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 1,060 kilometers (659 miles / 572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 21:48 in Accra, it's 22:48 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,965 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 235° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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