ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,295 km
5,776 miles
BFR
Bedford
United States
Distance
9,295 km
5,776 mi / 5,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC BFR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC BFR
ICAO Code DGAA KBFR
City Accra Bedford
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 205 ft 727 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.840000, -86.450000

Accra (ACC) to Bedford (BFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States is 9,295 kilometers (5,776 miles / 5,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 16:34 in Accra, it's 11:34 in Bedford. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bedford (BFR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 88° (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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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