ACC
Accra
Ghana
1,463 km
909 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
1,463 km
909 mi / 790 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Accra
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC HGS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code ACC HGS
ICAO Code DGAA GFHA
City Accra Freetown
Country Ghana Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Freetown
Elevation 205 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 8.400000, -13.130000

Accra (ACC) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 1,463 kilometers (909 miles / 790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Sierra Leone. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Accra, it's 16:51 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 101° (east southeast). 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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