ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,119 km
5,666 miles
CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
Distance
9,119 km
5,666 mi / 4,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
316°
northwest

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ACC CIU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Chippewa County International Airport
IATA Code ACC CIU
ICAO Code DGAA KCIU
City Accra Sault Ste Marie
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 799 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 46.250000, -84.470000

Accra (ACC) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 17:47 in Accra, it's 12:47 in Sault Ste Marie. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 90° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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