ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,064 km
2,525 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
4,064 km
2,525 mi / 2,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
113°
east southeast

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ACC MBI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code ACC MBI
ICAO Code DGAA HTMB
City Accra Mbeya
Country Ghana Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 205 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Accra (ACC) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 4,064 kilometers (2,525 miles / 2,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 14:38 in Accra, it's 17:38 in Mbeya. 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 5,395 feet between the two airports. Mbeya 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 Mbeya (MBI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 292° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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