ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,900 km
3,045 miles
HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
Distance
4,900 km
3,045 mi / 2,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
142°
southeast

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ACC HRS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Harrismith Airport
IATA Code ACC HRS
ICAO Code DGAA FAHR
City Accra Harrismith
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 5,585 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -28.240000, 29.110000

Accra (ACC) to Harrismith (HRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa is 4,900 kilometers (3,045 miles / 2,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 21:01 in Accra, it's 23:01 in Harrismith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,380 feet between the two airports. Harrismith Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Harrismith (HRS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 316° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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