ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,581 km
7,817 miles
KWK
Kwigillingok
United States
Distance
12,581 km
7,817 mi / 6,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
351°
north

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ACC KWK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kwigillingok Airport
IATA Code ACC KWK
ICAO Code DGAA PAGG
City Accra Kwigillingok
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 59.880000, -163.170000

Accra (ACC) to Kwigillingok (KWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kwigillingok Airport (KWK) in Kwigillingok, United States is 12,581 kilometers (7,817 miles / 6,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 07:28 in Kwigillingok. 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.

The return flight from Kwigillingok (KWK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Kwigillingok Airport (KWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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