ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,254 km
5,750 miles
EKX
Elizabethtown
United States
Distance
9,254 km
5,750 mi / 4,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC EKX
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Addington Field
IATA Code ACC EKX
ICAO Code DGAA KEKX
City Accra Elizabethtown
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.690000, -85.930000

Accra (ACC) to Elizabethtown (EKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Addington Field (EKX) in Elizabethtown, United States is 9,254 kilometers (5,750 miles / 4,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 13:21 in Accra, it's 08:21 in Elizabethtown. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Elizabethtown (EKX) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 88° (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 Addington Field (EKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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