Airport Comparison
Accra (ACC) to Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Illaga Airport (ILA) in Illaga-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,330 kilometers (9,525 miles / 8,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 90°.
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 Indonesia. 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 14:43 in Accra, it's 23:43 in Illaga-Papua Island. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,102 feet between the two airports. Illaga Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Illaga-Papua Island (ILA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 274° (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 Illaga Airport (ILA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.