ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,987 km
5,584 miles
CMH
Columbus
United States
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC CMH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport John Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA Code ACC CMH
ICAO Code DGAA KCMH
City Accra Columbus
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 815 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 40.000000, -82.890000

Accra (ACC) to Columbus (CMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:43 in Accra, it's 06:43 in Columbus. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Columbus (CMH) 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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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