ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,193 km
3,227 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,193 km
3,227 mi / 2,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ACC ELQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code ACC ELQ
ICAO Code DGAA OEGS
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 205 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 26.300000, 43.770000

Accra (ACC) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 5,193 kilometers (3,227 miles / 2,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 14:46 in Accra, it's 17:46 in Gassim Airport. 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 1,921 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 252° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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