ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,636 km
2,881 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,636 km
2,881 mi / 2,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC HLA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code ACC HLA
ICAO Code DGAA FALA
City Accra Johannesburg
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Accra (ACC) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,636 kilometers (2,881 miles / 2,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 13:05 in Accra, it's 15:05 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,312 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 315° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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