ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,055 km
3,141 miles
BUO
Burao
Somalia
Distance
5,055 km
3,141 mi / 2,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC BUO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Burao Airport
IATA Code ACC BUO
ICAO Code DGAA HCMV
City Accra Burao
Country Ghana Somalia
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 205 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.530000, 45.550000

Accra (ACC) to Burao (BUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia is 5,055 kilometers (3,141 miles / 2,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Accra, it's 14:40 in Burao. 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 3,195 feet between the two airports. Burao Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Burao (BUO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 269° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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