ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,548 km
7,175 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
11,548 km
7,175 mi / 6,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC LWS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code ACC LWS
ICAO Code DGAA KLWS
City Accra Lewiston
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 46.370000, -117.020000

Accra (ACC) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 11,548 kilometers (7,175 miles / 6,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 13:07 in Accra, it's 05:07 in Lewiston. 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 1,237 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 66° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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