ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,138 km
7,542 miles
AQY
Girdwood
United States
Distance
12,138 km
7,542 mi / 6,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC AQY
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Girdwood Airport
IATA Code ACC AQY
ICAO Code DGAA KAQY
City Accra Girdwood
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 164 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 60.970000, -149.120000

Accra (ACC) to Girdwood (AQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Girdwood Airport (AQY) in Girdwood, United States is 12,138 kilometers (7,542 miles / 6,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 07:58 in Accra, it's 22:58 in Girdwood. 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 Girdwood (AQY) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 33° (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 Girdwood Airport (AQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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