Accra to Kumba flights
Kumba lies 1,073 km (667 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 8 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 | Kumba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Cameroon |
| Population | 2 million | 225,046 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 6 km out | DLA, 76 km out |
Clocks in Kumba are 1 h ahead of Accra right now, so a 2 h 8 min journey lands 3 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kumba
Crossing from Ghana into Cameroon: money changes from the Cedi to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +237; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Kumba
Kumba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,350 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kumba from Accra?
1,073 km (667 mi) in a straight line, east of Accra.
How long does it take to get from Accra to Kumba by air?
About 2 h 8 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 Kumba?
Kumba is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Douala against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Accra to Kumba flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Douala International Airport (DLA).
What currency do I need in Kumba?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.