ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,683 km
6,017 miles
BCS
Belle Chasse
United States
Distance
9,683 km
6,017 mi / 5,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC BCS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Southern Seaplane Airport
IATA Code ACC BCS
ICAO Code DGAA 65LA
City Accra Belle Chasse
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 29.870000, -90.020000

Accra (ACC) to Belle Chasse (BCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) in Belle Chasse, United States is 9,683 kilometers (6,017 miles / 5,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 14:41 in Accra, it's 08:41 in Belle Chasse. With a 6-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 Belle Chasse (BCS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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