ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,028 km
9,959 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,028 km
9,959 mi / 8,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC FAC
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code ACC FAC
ICAO Code DGAA NTKF
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 205 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Accra (ACC) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 16,028 kilometers (9,959 miles / 8,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:24 in Accra, it's 22:24 in Faaite Airport. With a 10-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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