Accra to Bata flights
Bata lies 1,179 km (733 mi) east of Accra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 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 | Bata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Equatorial Guinea |
| Population | 2 million | 173,046 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Malabo) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 6 km out | BSG, 6 km out |
Clocks in Bata are 1 h ahead of Accra right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands 3 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bata
Crossing from Ghana into Equatorial Guinea: money changes from the Cedi to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +240; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Bata
Bata is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bata International Airport (BSG), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,860-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bata International Airport | BSG | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,860 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bata from Accra?
1,179 km (733 mi) in a straight line, east of Accra.
How long does it take to get from Accra to Bata by air?
About 2 h 16 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 Bata?
Bata is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Malabo against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Accra to Bata flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Bata International Airport (BSG).
What currency do I need in Bata?
The Franc (XAF).
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.