ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,136 km
6,920 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
11,136 km
6,920 mi / 6,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RKS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC RKS
ICAO Code DGAA KRKS
City Accra Rock Springs
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Denver
Elevation 205 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 41.590000, -109.070000

Accra (ACC) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 11,136 kilometers (6,920 miles / 6,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 13:51 in Accra, it's 06:51 in Rock Springs. With a 7-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 6,560 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 73° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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