ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,277 km
6,386 miles
GRI
Grand Island
United States
Distance
10,277 km
6,386 mi / 5,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC GRI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Central Nebraska Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC GRI
ICAO Code DGAA KGRI
City Accra Grand Island
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,847 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 40.970000, -98.310000

Accra (ACC) to Grand Island (GRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States is 10,277 kilometers (6,386 miles / 5,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 10:24 in Accra, it's 04:24 in Grand Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,642 feet between the two airports. Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Island (GRI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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