ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,444 km
5,868 miles
CUN
Cancun
Mexico
Distance
9,444 km
5,868 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC CUN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Cancun International Airport
IATA Code ACC CUN
ICAO Code DGAA MMUN
City Accra Cancun
Country Ghana Mexico
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Cancun
Elevation 205 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 21.040000, -86.880000

Accra (ACC) to Cancun (CUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico is 9,444 kilometers (5,868 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Mexico. 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 08:31 in Accra, it's 03:31 in Cancun. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cancun (CUN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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