ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,580 km
10,302 miles
GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
Distance
16,580 km
10,302 mi / 8,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

ACC GBZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Great Barrier Aerodrome
IATA Code ACC GBZ
ICAO Code DGAA NZGB
City Accra Claris
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -36.240000, 175.470000

Accra (ACC) to Claris (GBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand is 16,580 kilometers (10,302 miles / 8,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 New Zealand. 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 19:54 in Accra, it's 08:54 in Claris. 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 Claris (GBZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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