ACC
Accra
Ghana
14,991 km
9,315 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,991 km
9,315 mi / 8,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC MBW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code ACC MBW
ICAO Code DGAA YMMB
City Accra Melbourne
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 205 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Accra (ACC) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,991 kilometers (9,315 miles / 8,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 10:21 in Accra, it's 21:21 in Melbourne. With a 11-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 Melbourne (MBW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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