ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,515 km
3,427 miles
BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
Distance
5,515 km
3,427 mi / 2,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC BGW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Baghdad International Airport
IATA Code ACC BGW
ICAO Code DGAA ORBI
City Accra Baghdad
Country Ghana Iraq
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 205 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.260000, 44.230000

Accra (ACC) to Baghdad (BGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq is 5,515 kilometers (3,427 miles / 2,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Iraq. 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 13:17 in Accra, it's 16:17 in Baghdad. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Baghdad (BGW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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