Route Network
Accra Kotoka Airport connects 29 destinations worldwide, with Kumasi standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Washington, and the shortest flight is to Lomé.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Accra Kotoka Airport is served by 23 airlines, with Africa World Airlines in the lead at 13% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 31% of routes. 11 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 21 airlines operate international routes, compared with two airlines serving domestic routes. United Airlines is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Washington with a flight time of 11 hrs 10 mins.
Accra Kotoka Airport provides direct service to 24 countries across three continents. The route network is 14% domestic and 86% international. Nigeria is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #529 - Total destinations
- #823 - Domestic destinations
- #275 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #388 - Total flights
- #436 - Domestic flights
- #266 - International flights
- #296 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #339 - Total distance flown
- #266 - Distance per flight
- #267 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,161 ft 3,402 m 11,161 ft · 3,402 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,161 ft 3,402 m 11,161 ft · 3,402 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
3 aircraft cannot operate at Accra Kotoka Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 11,161 ft (3,402 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |