ACC
Accra
Ghana
3,846 km
2,390 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
3,846 km
2,390 mi / 2,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC MMQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code ACC MMQ
ICAO Code DGAA FLBA
City Accra Mbala
Country Ghana Zambia
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 205 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Accra (ACC) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 3,846 kilometers (2,390 miles / 2,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:21 in Accra, it's 21:21 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,249 feet between the two airports. Mbala 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 Mbala (MMQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 294° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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