ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,961 km
8,054 miles
HED
Herendeen Bay
United States
Distance
12,961 km
8,054 mi / 6,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
348°
north northwest

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ACC HED
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Herendeen Bay Airport
IATA Code ACC HED
ICAO Code DGAA AK33
City Accra Herendeen Bay
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 55.800000, -160.900000

Accra (ACC) to Herendeen Bay (HED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) in Herendeen Bay, United States is 12,961 kilometers (8,054 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 19:34 in Accra, it's 10:34 in Herendeen Bay. With a 9-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 Herendeen Bay (HED) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). 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 Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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