ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,428 km
5,237 miles
BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
Distance
8,428 km
5,237 mi / 4,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
43°
northeast

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ACC BXH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Balkhash Airport
IATA Code ACC BXH
ICAO Code DGAA UAAH
City Accra Balkhash
Country Ghana Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Qyzylorda
Elevation 205 ft 1,446 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 46.890000, 75.000000

Accra (ACC) to Balkhash (BXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan is 8,428 kilometers (5,237 miles / 4,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 17:18 in Accra, it's 22:18 in Balkhash. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,241 feet between the two airports. Balkhash Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Balkhash (BXH) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 263° (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 Balkhash Airport (BXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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