ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,311 km
5,785 miles
JAP
Puntarenas
Costa Rica
Distance
9,311 km
5,785 mi / 5,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC JAP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Chacarita Airport
IATA Code ACC JAP
ICAO Code DGAA MRCH
City Accra Puntarenas
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 205 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.980000, -84.770000

Accra (ACC) to Puntarenas (JAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Chacarita Airport (JAP) in Puntarenas, Costa Rica is 9,311 kilometers (5,785 miles / 5,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Accra, it's 07:37 in Puntarenas. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puntarenas (JAP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Chacarita Airport (JAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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