ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,256 km
2,645 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
4,256 km
2,645 mi / 2,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC JRO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code ACC JRO
ICAO Code DGAA HTKJ
City Accra Arusha
Country Ghana Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 205 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Accra (ACC) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 4,256 kilometers (2,645 miles / 2,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:17 in Accra, it's 14:17 in Arusha. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,727 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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