ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,095 km
7,515 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
12,095 km
7,515 mi / 6,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RIV
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code ACC RIV
ICAO Code DGAA KRIV
City Accra Riverside
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.880000, -117.260000

Accra (ACC) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 12,095 kilometers (7,515 miles / 6,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 13:59 in Accra, it's 05:59 in Riverside. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,331 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 69° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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