ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,422 km
5,855 miles
TNO
Santa Cruz
Costa Rica
Distance
9,422 km
5,855 mi / 5,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC TNO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code ACC TNO
ICAO Code DGAA MRTM
City Accra Santa Cruz
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 205 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 10.310000, -85.820000

Accra (ACC) to Santa Cruz (TNO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) in Santa Cruz, Costa Rica is 9,422 kilometers (5,855 miles / 5,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 09:35 in Accra, it's 03:35 in Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz (TNO) 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 Tamarindo De Santa Cruz Airport (TNO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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