ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,715 km
11,629 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
18,715 km
11,629 mi / 10,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
225°
southwest

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ACC FGI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code ACC FGI
ICAO Code DGAA NSFI
City Accra Apia
Country Ghana Samoa
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Apia
Elevation 205 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Accra (ACC) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 18,715 kilometers (11,629 miles / 10,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Samoa. 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 19:22 in Accra, it's 08:22 in Apia. With a 13-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 Apia (FGI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 134° (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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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