ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,193 km
6,334 miles
JMS
Jamestown
United States
Distance
10,193 km
6,334 mi / 5,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC JMS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Jamestown Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC JMS
ICAO Code DGAA KJMS
City Accra Jamestown
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 46.930000, -98.680000

Accra (ACC) to Jamestown (JMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States is 10,193 kilometers (6,334 miles / 5,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 11:31 in Accra, it's 05:31 in Jamestown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,295 feet between the two airports. Jamestown Regional Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JMS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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