ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,794 km
6,086 miles
COU
Columbia
United States
Distance
9,794 km
6,086 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC COU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Columbia Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC COU
ICAO Code DGAA KCOU
City Accra Columbia
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 889 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.820000, -92.220000

Accra (ACC) to Columbia (COU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States is 9,794 kilometers (6,086 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 13:01 in Accra, it's 07:01 in Columbia. With a 6-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 Columbia (COU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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