ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,058 km
7,493 miles
CIL
Council
United States
Distance
12,058 km
7,493 mi / 6,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

ACC CIL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Council Airport
IATA Code ACC CIL
ICAO Code DGAA KK29
City Accra Council
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Nome
Elevation 205 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 64.900000, -163.700000

Accra (ACC) to Council (CIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States is 12,058 kilometers (7,493 miles / 6,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 02:09 in Accra, it's 17:09 in Council. 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 Council (CIL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 17° (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 Council Airport (CIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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