ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,615 km
7,217 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
11,615 km
7,217 mi / 6,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC LWL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code ACC LWL
ICAO Code DGAA KLWL
City Accra Wells
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 41.120000, -114.920000

Accra (ACC) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 11,615 kilometers (7,217 miles / 6,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 14:38 in Accra, it's 06:38 in Wells. With a 8-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 5,564 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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