ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,585 km
9,684 miles
LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,585 km
9,684 mi / 8,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC LHI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lereh Airport
IATA Code ACC LHI
ICAO Code DGAA WAJL
City Accra Lereh-Papua Island
Country Ghana Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 205 ft 1,317 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -3.130000, 139.940000

Accra (ACC) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,585 kilometers (9,684 miles / 8,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 16:45 in Accra, it's 01:45 in Lereh-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 1,112 feet between the two airports. Lereh Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 275° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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