ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,566 km
7,808 miles
AKN
King Salmon
United States
Distance
12,566 km
7,808 mi / 6,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC AKN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport King Salmon Airport
IATA Code ACC AKN
ICAO Code DGAA PAKN
City Accra King Salmon
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 73 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 58.680000, -156.650000

Accra (ACC) to King Salmon (AKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to King Salmon Airport (AKN) in King Salmon, United States is 12,566 kilometers (7,808 miles / 6,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 16:29 in Accra, it's 07:29 in King Salmon. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from King Salmon (AKN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 King Salmon Airport (AKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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