ACC to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,100 km (3,169 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to ACC).
How far is it from Accra to London?
The great-circle distance between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,100 km (3,169 mi, 2,754 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ACC to LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly north of ACC.
How is the ACC to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written ACC-LHR in IATA codes and DGAA-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kotoka International Airport is ACC (DGAA), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| ACC | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kotoka International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | DGAA | EGLL |
| Country | Ghana | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 205 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #293 | #4 |
DGAA starts with D, the ICAO prefix for West Africa; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 122 ft (37 m) lower than ACC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ACC to LHR
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Accra from London?
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 5,100 km (3,169 mi, 2,754 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ACC to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between ACC and LHR takes about 6h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from ACC?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly north of Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Which airlines fly ACC to LHR?
1 airline appear on the ACC-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways.
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