ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,965 km
5,570 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
8,965 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.75h
Africa/Accra
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC RUK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code ACC RUK
ICAO Code DGAA VNRK
City Accra Rukumkot
Country Ghana Nepal
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 205 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 28.630000, 82.190000

Accra (ACC) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 8,965 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Nepal. 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 18:28 in Accra, it's 00:13 in Rukumkot. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,295 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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