Accra to Rio De Janeiro
7h 26m The flight from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) covers 5,648 km (3,509 miles) and takes approximately 7h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 234°, passing near 9.2° S, 20.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 10h 16m | 10h 41m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 7h 14m | 7h 40m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 6h 17m | 6h 42m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 39m | 7h 04m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ACC | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kotoka International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| City | Accra | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Ghana | Brazil |
| ICAO | DGAA | SBGL |
| Coordinates | 5.6052, -0.1668 | -22.81, -43.2506 |
| Elevation | 205 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Accra to Rio De Janeiro?
A non-stop flight from Accra (ACC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 7h 26m. The great-circle distance is 5,648 km (3,509 miles, 3,050 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 234°.
How far is Accra from Rio De Janeiro?
5,648 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,509 miles or 3,050 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ACC and GIG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,648 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 7h 26m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.