ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,215 km
3,240 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
5,215 km
3,240 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
147°
south southeast

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ACC ELS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code ACC ELS
ICAO Code DGAA FAEL
City Accra East London
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Accra (ACC) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 5,215 kilometers (3,240 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Accra, it's 16:15 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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