ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,718 km
9,767 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
15,718 km
9,767 mi / 8,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
108°
east southeast

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ACC KWM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code ACC KWM
ICAO Code DGAA YKOW
City Accra Kowanyama
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 205 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Accra (ACC) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 15,718 kilometers (9,767 miles / 8,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Australia. 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 04:54 in Accra, it's 14:54 in Kowanyama. With a 10-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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 259° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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