ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,101 km
10,005 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
16,101 km
10,005 mi / 8,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC CNS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code ACC CNS
ICAO Code DGAA YBCS
City Accra Cairns
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 205 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Accra (ACC) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 16,101 kilometers (10,005 miles / 8,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Accra, it's 00:23 in Cairns. With a 10-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 Cairns (CNS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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