ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,242 km
5,743 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
9,242 km
5,743 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC SYQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code ACC SYQ
ICAO Code DGAA MRPV
City Accra San Jose
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 205 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.960000, -84.140000

Accra (ACC) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 9,242 kilometers (5,743 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 09:10 in Accra, it's 03:10 in San Jose. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,082 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) 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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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