ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,405 km
10,193 miles
GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,405 km
10,193 mi / 8,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC GRL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Garasa Airport
IATA Code ACC GRL
ICAO Code DGAA AYGG
City Accra Au
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 2,539 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -7.980000, 147.210000

Accra (ACC) to Au (GRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea is 16,405 kilometers (10,193 miles / 8,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 04:28 in Accra, it's 14:28 in Au. With a 10-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 2,334 feet between the two airports. Garasa Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Au (GRL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Garasa Airport (GRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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