ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,065 km
6,875 miles
SAF
Santa Fe
United States
Distance
11,065 km
6,875 mi / 5,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SAF
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Santa Fe Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC SAF
ICAO Code DGAA KSAF
City Accra Santa Fe
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Denver
Elevation 205 ft 6,349 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.600000, -106.100000

Accra (ACC) to Santa Fe (SAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) in Santa Fe, United States is 11,065 kilometers (6,875 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 21:34 in Accra, it's 14:34 in Santa Fe. 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 6,144 feet between the two airports. Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe (SAF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 76° (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 Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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