ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,633 km
3,500 miles
EBL
Arbil
Iraq
Distance
5,633 km
3,500 mi / 3,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC EBL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Erbil International Airport
IATA Code ACC EBL
ICAO Code DGAA ORER
City Accra Arbil
Country Ghana Iraq
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 205 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 36.240000, 43.960000

Accra (ACC) to Arbil (EBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq is 5,633 kilometers (3,500 miles / 3,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 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 14:48 in Accra, it's 17:48 in Arbil. 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 1,136 feet between the two airports. Erbil International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Arbil (EBL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 244° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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