ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,700 km
6,028 miles
HEE
Helena/West Helena
United States
Distance
9,700 km
6,028 mi / 5,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
304°
northwest

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ACC HEE
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Thompson-Robbins Airport
IATA Code ACC HEE
ICAO Code DGAA KHEE
City Accra Helena/West Helena
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 242 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.580000, -90.680000

Accra (ACC) to Helena/West Helena (HEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) in Helena/West Helena, United States is 9,700 kilometers (6,028 miles / 5,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 13:35 in Accra, it's 07:35 in Helena/West Helena. 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 Helena/West Helena (HEE) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 85° (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 Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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