ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,671 km
10,359 miles
KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
Distance
16,671 km
10,359 mi / 9,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
169°
south

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ACC KAT
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kaitaia Airport
IATA Code ACC KAT
ICAO Code DGAA NZKT
City Accra Kaitaia
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -35.070000, 173.280000

Accra (ACC) to Kaitaia (KAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand is 16,671 kilometers (10,359 miles / 9,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:13 in Accra, it's 03:13 in Kaitaia. With a 13-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 Kaitaia (KAT) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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