ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,470 km
2,156 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,470 km
2,156 mi / 1,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC KGL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ACC KGL
ICAO Code DGAA HRYR
City Accra Kigali
Country Ghana Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Kigali
Elevation 205 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Accra (ACC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,470 kilometers (2,156 miles / 1,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:03 in Accra, it's 09:03 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,654 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) 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 Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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