Warri to Accra flights
Accra lies 658 km (409 mi) west of Warri, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 36 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.
| Warri | Accra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Ghana |
| Population | 910,000 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | QRW, 12 km out | ACC, 6 km out |
Clocks in Accra are 1 h behind Warri right now, so a 1 h 36 min journey lands only 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Accra
Crossing from Nigeria into Ghana: money changes from the Naira to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Warri
Warri is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Warri Airport (QRW), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,868 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Benin Airport (BNI, 90 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,165 ft | 205 ft |
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Staying in Accra
Our booking partner lists 1,297+ places to stay in Accra (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 634 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (394), and 17 are five-star. Across 117 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 32,425 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Accra from Warri?
658 km (409 mi) in a straight line, west of Warri.
How long does it take to get from Warri to Accra by air?
About 1 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warri and Accra?
Accra is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Lagos).
Which airports are used for Warri to Accra flights?
Typically Warri Airport (QRW) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
What currency do I need in Accra?
The Cedi (GHS).
Where can I stay in Accra?
Our booking partner lists 1,297+ places to stay in Accra, 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.