ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,221 km
7,594 miles
MCE
Merced
United States
Distance
12,221 km
7,594 mi / 6,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC MCE
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC MCE
ICAO Code DGAA KMCE
City Accra Merced
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.300000, -120.500000

Accra (ACC) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 12,221 kilometers (7,594 miles / 6,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 18:14 in Accra, it's 10:14 in Merced. 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.

The return flight from Merced (MCE) 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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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