ACC
Accra
Ghana
17,676 km
10,983 miles
NOU
Noumea
New Caledonia
Distance
17,676 km
10,983 mi / 9,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC NOU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport La Tontouta International Airport
IATA Code ACC NOU
ICAO Code DGAA NWWW
City Accra Noumea
Country Ghana New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 205 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -22.010000, 166.210000

Accra (ACC) to Noumea (NOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 17,676 kilometers (10,983 miles / 9,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 14:26 in Accra, it's 01:26 in Noumea. With a 11-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 Noumea (NOU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). 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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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