Airport Comparison
| ACC | AFF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kotoka International Airport | Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport |
| IATA Code | ACC | AFF |
| ICAO Code | DGAA | KAFF |
| City | Accra | Colorado Springs |
| Country | Ghana | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 205 ft | 6,576 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.610000, -0.170000 | 39.000000, -104.800000 |
Accra (ACC) to Colorado Springs (AFF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States is 10,863 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Ghana with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Accra, it's 22:12 in Colorado Springs. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,371 feet between the two airports. Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Colorado Springs (AFF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.