ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,169 km
10,047 miles
APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
Distance
16,169 km
10,047 mi / 8,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC APK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Apataki Airport
IATA Code ACC APK
ICAO Code DGAA NTGD
City Accra Apataki
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 205 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -15.570000, -146.410000

Accra (ACC) to Apataki (APK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia is 16,169 kilometers (10,047 miles / 8,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:38 in Accra, it's 03:38 in Apataki. With a 10-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 Apataki (APK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Apataki Airport (APK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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