ACC
Accra
Ghana
5,431 km
3,375 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,431 km
3,375 mi / 2,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
61°
east northeast

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ACC RUH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ACC RUH
ICAO Code DGAA OERK
City Accra Riyadh
Country Ghana Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 205 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 24.960000, 46.700000

Accra (ACC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,431 kilometers (3,375 miles / 2,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Accra, it's 10:06 in Riyadh. 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 1,844 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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