ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,897 km
6,149 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
9,897 km
6,149 mi / 5,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC PKJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code ACC PKJ
ICAO Code DGAA MGPG
City Accra Playa Grande
Country Ghana Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Guatemala
Elevation 205 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 16.000000, -90.740000

Accra (ACC) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 9,897 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Accra, it's 17:33 in Playa Grande. With a 6-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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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