Johannesburg to Accra (JNB–ACC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SA South African
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10:55 AM
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SA South African
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2:55 PM
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SA South African
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8:15 PM
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SA South African
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8:30 PM
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Johannesburg to Accra
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 2,904 mi 6h 5m nonstop -2h behind 8 1-stop hubs

JNB–ACC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. South African Airways leads the route. The flight covers 2,904 miles in approximately 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–ACC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SA South African Airways 5 333 6h05 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – SA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: SA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JNB to ACC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to ACC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CAI ~16h 55m LHR ~23h 12m NBO ~24h 36m DXB ~25h 5m ADD ~25h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
270
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Accra is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · ACC: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 4:00 PM in Accra.
Distance & Flight Time
2,904 mi / 4,674 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 5m.
Facts

JNB–ACC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Accra route.
Route details
Distance2,904 mi / 4,674 km
Flight time6h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: ACC
Full nameKotoka International Airport
IATA / ICAOACC / DGAA
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Passengers/yr3.4M
Elevation205 ft / 62 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to ACC flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kotoka International Airport take approximately 6h 5m. The route covers 2,904 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: South African Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from JNB to ACC. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, LHR, NBO, DXB, ADD, DOH, AMS and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Accra is 2 hours behind Johannesburg.
Yes, return flights from ACC to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to ACC

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) are connected by nonstop service from South African Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to ACC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to ACC ranges from 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,904 miles (4,674 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.