ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,912 km
10,508 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,912 km
10,508 mi / 9,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
85°
east

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ACC NIS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code ACC NIS
ICAO Code DGAA AYSE
City Accra Simberi Island
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Accra (ACC) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 16,912 kilometers (10,508 miles / 9,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 11:57 in Accra, it's 21:57 in Simberi Island. With a 10-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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 277° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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