ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,884 km
6,142 miles
ESF
Alexandria
United States
Distance
9,884 km
6,142 mi / 5,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC ESF
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Esler Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC ESF
ICAO Code DGAA KESF
City Accra Alexandria
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 31.390000, -92.300000

Accra (ACC) to Alexandria (ESF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Esler Regional Airport (ESF) in Alexandria, United States is 9,884 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 14:49 in Accra, it's 08:49 in Alexandria. 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 Alexandria (ESF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (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 Esler Regional Airport (ESF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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