ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,993 km
9,937 miles
NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
Distance
15,993 km
9,937 mi / 8,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ACC NSN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nelson Airport
IATA Code ACC NSN
ICAO Code DGAA NZNS
City Accra Nelson
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -41.300000, 173.220000

Accra (ACC) to Nelson (NSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand is 15,993 kilometers (9,937 miles / 8,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Zealand. 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 16:23 in Accra, it's 05:23 in Nelson. With a 13-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 Nelson (NSN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Nelson Airport (NSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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