Distance from Abidjan to Accra

About This Route

424 km is the great-circle distance between the two city centres, calculated with the haversine formula. Flight paths are usually somewhat longer because aircraft follow air-traffic routes, and airports are not in the city centres. From Abidjan, Accra lies to the east.

Flights

Nonstop flights take about 1 hour gate to gate. The route is served mainly by West African carriers such as Air Côte d'Ivoire; schedules change, so check current operators.

The flight time shown (1 h) assumes a nonstop flight at an average of 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Airports: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport (ABJ) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

By Road and Land Borders

The coastal highway links the two cities in roughly 8–10 hours plus border time. From Abidjan the road runs east via Grand-Bassam and Aboisso to the Noé (Côte d'Ivoire) – Elubo (Ghana) border post, then through Takoradi and Cape Coast to Accra. Several companies run scheduled coaches on this route. ECOWAS citizens can cross without a visa; other nationalities normally need a Ghana visa arranged in advance.

About Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire's economic capital and largest city, on the Ébrié Lagoon. Yamoussoukro is the official capital, but most ministries, embassies and businesses are in Abidjan, and its port is one of the busiest in West Africa.

About Accra, Ghana

Ghana's capital and largest city, on the Gulf of Guinea coast. It is the country's political and commercial centre and a common starting point for trips to the Cape Coast and Elmina castles.

Practical Tips

• Time: Abidjan and Accra are on the same time.
• Currency: Abidjan uses the West African CFA franc (XOF); Accra uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
• Visas: Entry rules between Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana depend on your nationality; check our visa requirements tool and official sources before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Abidjan from Accra?

Abidjan is 424 km (263 miles) from Accra in a straight line. By road the distance is about 550 km.

How long is the flight from Abidjan to Accra?

A nonstop flight takes about 1 h, based on 424 km at an average 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off, climb and landing. Scheduled times vary with winds and routing.

Can you travel from Abidjan to Accra by road?

Yes. The coastal road is about 550 km via Aboisso and the Noé-Elubo border, then Takoradi and Cape Coast; allow roughly 8 to 10 hours plus border formalities. Scheduled coaches run between the two cities.

What is the time difference between Abidjan and Accra?

Abidjan and Accra are on the same time.