ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,225 km
7,596 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
12,225 km
7,596 mi / 6,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC MER
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code ACC MER
ICAO Code DGAA KMER
City Accra Atwater
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.400000, -120.600000

Accra (ACC) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 12,225 kilometers (7,596 miles / 6,601 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 14:18 in Accra, it's 06:18 in Atwater. 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 Atwater (MER) 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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