ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,132 km
3,189 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
5,132 km
3,189 mi / 2,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC EMG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code ACC EMG
ICAO Code DGAA FAEM
City Accra Empangeni
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Accra (ACC) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 5,132 kilometers (3,189 miles / 2,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 11:51 in Accra, it's 13:51 in Empangeni.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 313° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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