ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,744 km
7,297 miles
MTX
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
11,744 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC MTX
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Metro Field
IATA Code ACC MTX
ICAO Code DGAA KMTF
City Accra Fairbanks
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 64.810000, -147.760000

Accra (ACC) to Fairbanks (MTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States is 11,744 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 15:25 in Accra, it's 06:25 in Fairbanks. With a 9-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 Fairbanks (MTX) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Metro Field (MTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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