ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,945 km
6,801 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
10,945 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
86°
east

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ACC MES
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code ACC MES
ICAO Code DGAA WIMK
City Accra Medan
Country Ghana Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 205 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 3.560000, 98.670000

Accra (ACC) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 10,945 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Accra, it's 23:32 in Medan. With a 7-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 Medan (MES) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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