ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,648 km
3,509 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
5,648 km
3,509 mi / 3,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC GIG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ACC GIG
ICAO Code DGAA SBGL
City Accra Rio De Janeiro
Country Ghana Brazil
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 205 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Accra (ACC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 5,648 kilometers (3,509 miles / 3,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Accra, it's 02:56 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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