Distance From Hood Point Heliport to Kotoka International Airport

The distance from Hood Point Heliport () to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is 3243 miles or 5218 kilometers or 2816 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from East London ( South Africa ) to Accra ( Ghana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Accra takes around 7 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hood Point Heliport, East London, South Africa to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana is 7 hours 27 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ACC

Kilometers		5218 km
Statute Miles		3243 miles
Nautical Miles		2816 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 27 minutes

Hood Point Heliport to Kotoka International Airport Flight Route Map - to ACC Flight Path

Location of Hood Point Heliport & Kotoka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view East London to Accra nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East London, South Africa and Accra, Ghana. .

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Accra, Ghana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ACC

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Accra (Ghana) is 2 Hours.
Accra time is 2 Hours behind East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:55:17 SAST
Accra (Ghana)	2026-02-07, 05:55:17 GMT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hood Point Heliport ( / ) East London, South Africa

Destination

Kotoka International Airport (ACC / DGAA) Accra, Ghana