Accra to Tamale flights
Tamale lies 433 km (269 mi) north of Accra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 18 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Accra | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 2 million | 464,316 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 6 km out | TML, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Accra
Accra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tamale
Tamale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | TML | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,999 ft | 553 ft |
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Staying in Tamale
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 199 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tamale from Accra?
433 km (269 mi) in a straight line, north of Accra.
How long does it take to get from Accra to Tamale by air?
About 1 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Accra and Tamale?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Which airports are used for Accra to Tamale flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML).
Where can I stay in Tamale?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.