ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,961 km
7,432 miles
GAL
Galena
United States
Distance
11,961 km
7,432 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

ACC GAL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Edward G Pitka Sr Airport
IATA Code ACC GAL
ICAO Code DGAA PAGA
City Accra Galena
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 64.740000, -156.930000

Accra (ACC) to Galena (GAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) in Galena, United States is 11,961 kilometers (7,432 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 18:13 in Accra, it's 09:13 in Galena. With a 9-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 Galena (GAL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Edward G Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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