Distance From Kigali International Airport to Kotoka International Airport, KGL - ACC Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) is 2156 miles or 3470 kilometers or 1873 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Accra ( Ghana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Accra takes around 4 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Kotoka International Airport, Accra, Ghana is 4 hours 57 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 • KGL - ACC

Kilometers		3470 km
Statute Miles		2156 miles
Nautical Miles		1873 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 57 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Kotoka International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to ACC Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Kotoka International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kigali to Accra nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Accra, Ghana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - ACC

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Accra (Ghana) is 2 Hours.
Accra time is 2 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 06:09:24 CAT
Accra (Ghana)	2025-12-14, 04:09:24 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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Kotoka International Airport (ACC / DGAA) Accra, Ghana