ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,138 km
5,678 miles
FTY
Atlanta
United States
Distance
9,138 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
303°
west northwest

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ACC FTY
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field
IATA Code ACC FTY
ICAO Code DGAA KFTY
City Accra Atlanta
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 841 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.800000, -84.500000

Accra (ACC) to Atlanta (FTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, United States is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 08:27 in Accra, it's 03:27 in Atlanta. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Atlanta (FTY) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 88° (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 Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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