ACC
Accra
Ghana
4,726 km
2,936 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
4,726 km
2,936 mi / 2,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Accra
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC PHW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code ACC PHW
ICAO Code DGAA FAPH
City Accra Phalaborwa
Country Ghana South Africa
Timezone Africa/Accra Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 205 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Accra (ACC) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 4,726 kilometers (2,936 miles / 2,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Accra, it's 03:59 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,227 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 310° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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