ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,586 km
5,957 miles
LUL
Laurel
United States
Distance
9,586 km
5,957 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
301°
west northwest

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ACC LUL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Hesler-Noble Field
IATA Code ACC LUL
ICAO Code DGAA KLUL
City Accra Laurel
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 31.670000, -89.170000

Accra (ACC) to Laurel (LUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) in Laurel, United States is 9,586 kilometers (5,957 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 18:07 in Accra, it's 12:07 in Laurel. 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.

The return flight from Laurel (LUL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (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 Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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