ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,320 km
6,412 miles
GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
Distance
10,320 km
6,412 mi / 5,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC GWA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gwa Airport
IATA Code ACC GWA
ICAO Code DGAA VYGW
City Accra Gwa
Country Ghana Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Yangon
Elevation 205 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 17.600000, 94.580000

Accra (ACC) to Gwa (GWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar is 10,320 kilometers (6,412 miles / 5,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:27 in Accra, it's 00:57 in Gwa. With a 6.5-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 Gwa (GWA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 277° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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