ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,132 km
7,539 miles
EDF
Anchorage
United States
Distance
12,132 km
7,539 mi / 6,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC EDF
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Elmendorf Afb Airport
IATA Code ACC EDF
ICAO Code DGAA PAED
City Accra Anchorage
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 61.250000, -149.810000

Accra (ACC) to Anchorage (EDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States is 12,132 kilometers (7,539 miles / 6,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 11:20 in Accra, it's 02:20 in Anchorage. With a 9-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 Anchorage (EDF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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