ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,062 km
9,980 miles
PPQ
Paraparaumu Airport
New Zealand
Distance
16,062 km
9,980 mi / 8,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
174°
south

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ACC PPQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Paraparaumu Airport
IATA Code ACC PPQ
ICAO Code DGAA NZPP
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -40.900000, 174.990000

Accra (ACC) to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) in Paraparaumu Airport, New Zealand is 16,062 kilometers (9,980 miles / 8,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 01:59 in Accra, it's 14:59 in Paraparaumu Airport. 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 Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 188° (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 Paraparaumu Airport (PPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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