ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,163 km
5,693 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
9,163 km
5,693 mi / 4,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC PJM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code ACC PJM
ICAO Code DGAA MRPJ
City Accra Puerto Jimenez
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 205 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 8.530000, -83.300000

Accra (ACC) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 9,163 kilometers (5,693 miles / 4,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Accra, it's 07:24 in Puerto Jimenez. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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