ACC
Accra
Ghana
7,131 km
4,431 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
7,131 km
4,431 mi / 3,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC HEA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code ACC HEA
ICAO Code DGAA OAHR
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Kabul
Elevation 205 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.210000, 62.230000

Accra (ACC) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 7,131 kilometers (4,431 miles / 3,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 20:40 in Accra, it's 01:10 in Herat Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,001 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 259° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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