ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,933 km
9,901 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,933 km
9,901 mi / 8,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
96°
east

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ACC OPU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code ACC OPU
ICAO Code DGAA AYBM
City Accra Balimo
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Accra (ACC) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 15,933 kilometers (9,901 miles / 8,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 16:15 in Accra, it's 02:15 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 269° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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