ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,291 km
6,394 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
10,291 km
6,394 mi / 5,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC ELA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code ACC ELA
ICAO Code DGAA KELA
City Accra Eagle Lake
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 29.600000, -96.320000

Accra (ACC) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 10,291 kilometers (6,394 miles / 5,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 10:43 in Accra, it's 04:43 in Eagle Lake. 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.

The return flight from Eagle Lake (ELA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 82° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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