ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,834 km
7,353 miles
CWS
Center Island
United States
Distance
11,834 km
7,353 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC CWS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Center Island Airport
IATA Code ACC CWS
ICAO Code DGAA 78WA
City Accra Center Island
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 48.490000, -122.830000

Accra (ACC) to Center Island (CWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Center Island Airport (CWS) in Center Island, United States is 11,834 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 12:44 in Accra, it's 04:44 in Center Island. With a 8-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 Center Island (CWS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Center Island Airport (CWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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