ACC
Accra
Ghana
14,993 km
9,316 miles
MEL
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
14,993 km
9,316 mi / 8,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
140°
southeast

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ACC MEL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Melbourne International Airport
IATA Code ACC MEL
ICAO Code DGAA YMML
City Accra Melbourne
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 205 ft 434 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -37.670000, 144.840000

Accra (ACC) to Melbourne (MEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia is 14,993 kilometers (9,316 miles / 8,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 10:27 in Accra, it's 21:27 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 (MEL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 234° (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 International Airport (MEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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