ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,541 km
5,929 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
9,541 km
5,929 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC MEI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Key Field
IATA Code ACC MEI
ICAO Code DGAA KMEI
City Accra Meridian
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 32.330000, -88.750000

Accra (ACC) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 9,541 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 14:47 in Accra, it's 08:47 in Meridian. With a 6-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 Meridian (MEI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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