ACC
Accra
Ghana
14,322 km
8,900 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
14,322 km
8,900 mi / 7,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC NLS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code ACC NLS
ICAO Code DGAA YNIC
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Perth
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Accra (ACC) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 14,322 kilometers (8,900 miles / 7,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 15:56 in Accra, it's 23:56 in Nicholson Airport. 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 263° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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