Accra to Limbe flights
Limbe lies 1,056 km (656 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 6 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 | Limbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Cameroon |
| Population | 2 million | 131,381 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 6 km out | DLA, 57 km out |
Clocks in Limbe are 1 h ahead of Accra right now, so a 2 h 6 min journey lands 3 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Limbe
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 Limbe
Limbe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Malabo International Airport (SSG, 63 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 57 km (35 mi) | 9,350 ft | 33 ft |
| Malabo International Airport | SSG | 63 km (39 mi) | 9,647 ft | 76 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Limbe from Accra?
1,056 km (656 mi) in a straight line, east of Accra.
How long does it take to get from Accra to Limbe by air?
About 2 h 6 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 Limbe?
Limbe is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Douala against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Accra to Limbe flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Douala International Airport (DLA); Limbe also has SSG.
What currency do I need in Limbe?
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.