ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,244 km
10,093 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
16,244 km
10,093 mi / 8,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

ACC MDY
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code ACC MDY
ICAO Code DGAA PMDY
City Accra Midway Atoll
Country Ghana UM
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Midway
Elevation 205 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 28.200000, -177.380000

Accra (ACC) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 16,244 kilometers (10,093 miles / 8,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Accra, it's 09:41 in Midway Atoll. 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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