ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,309 km
6,405 miles
GLE
Gainesville
United States
Distance
10,309 km
6,405 mi / 5,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC GLE
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gainesville Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC GLE
ICAO Code DGAA KGLE
City Accra Gainesville
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 846 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.650000, -97.200000

Accra (ACC) to Gainesville (GLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) in Gainesville, United States is 10,309 kilometers (6,405 miles / 5,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 04:01 in Accra, it's 22:01 in Gainesville. With a 6-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 Gainesville (GLE) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 81° (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 Gainesville Municipal Airport (GLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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