ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,575 km
6,571 miles
DYS
Abilene
United States
Distance
10,575 km
6,571 mi / 5,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC DYS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Dyess Afb Airport
IATA Code ACC DYS
ICAO Code DGAA KDYS
City Accra Abilene
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,790 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 32.420000, -99.860000

Accra (ACC) to Abilene (DYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States is 10,575 kilometers (6,571 miles / 5,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 10:41 in Accra, it's 04:41 in Abilene. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,585 feet between the two airports. Dyess Afb Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Abilene (DYS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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