ACC
Accra
Ghana
7,922 km
4,922 miles
CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
Distance
7,922 km
4,922 mi / 4,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC CIT
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Shymkent Airport
IATA Code ACC CIT
ICAO Code DGAA UAII
City Accra Shymkent
Country Ghana Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Almaty
Elevation 205 ft 1,387 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 42.360000, 69.480000

Accra (ACC) to Shymkent (CIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 7,922 kilometers (4,922 miles / 4,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 11:16 in Accra, it's 16:16 in Shymkent. 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 1,182 feet between the two airports. Shymkent Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Shymkent (CIT) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 260° (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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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