ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,656 km
10,349 miles
RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
Distance
16,656 km
10,349 mi / 8,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
246°
west southwest

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ACC RFP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Raiatea Airport
IATA Code ACC RFP
ICAO Code DGAA NTTR
City Accra Uturoa
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 205 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -16.720000, -151.470000

Accra (ACC) to Uturoa (RFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia is 16,656 kilometers (10,349 miles / 8,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 20:27 in Accra, it's 10:27 in Uturoa. 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 Uturoa (RFP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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