ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,224 km
5,732 miles
FTE
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
9,224 km
5,732 mi / 4,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC FTE
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport El Calafate Airport
IATA Code ACC FTE
ICAO Code DGAA SAWC
City Accra El Calafate
Country Ghana Argentina
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 205 ft 669 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -50.280000, -72.050000

Accra (ACC) to El Calafate (FTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to El Calafate Airport (FTE) in El Calafate, Argentina is 9,224 kilometers (5,732 miles / 4,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:57 in Accra, it's 13:57 in El Calafate. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from El Calafate (FTE) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 El Calafate Airport (FTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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