ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,679 km
6,014 miles
HKS
Jackson
United States
Distance
9,679 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC HKS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Hawkins Field
IATA Code ACC HKS
ICAO Code DGAA KHKS
City Accra Jackson
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 32.330000, -90.220000

Accra (ACC) to Jackson (HKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Hawkins Field (HKS) in Jackson, United States is 9,679 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 16:28 in Accra, it's 10:28 in Jackson. 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 Jackson (HKS) 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 Hawkins Field (HKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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