ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,041 km
5,618 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
9,041 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC VNS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code ACC VNS
ICAO Code DGAA VEBN
City Accra Varanasi
Country Ghana India
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 205 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 25.450000, 82.860000

Accra (ACC) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 9,041 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 India. 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 17:29 in Accra, it's 22:59 in Varanasi. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 272° (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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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