ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,326 km
7,659 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
12,326 km
7,659 mi / 6,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RHV
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code ACC RHV
ICAO Code DGAA KRHV
City Accra San Jose
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.330000, -121.820000

Accra (ACC) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 12,326 kilometers (7,659 miles / 6,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. 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 16:13 in Accra, it's 08:13 in San Jose. With a 8-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 San Jose (RHV) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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