ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,411 km
7,712 miles
SCM
Scammon Bay
United States
Distance
12,411 km
7,712 mi / 6,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
353°
north

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ACC SCM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Scammon Bay Airport
IATA Code ACC SCM
ICAO Code DGAA PACM
City Accra Scammon Bay
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 61.840000, -165.570000

Accra (ACC) to Scammon Bay (SCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) in Scammon Bay, United States is 12,411 kilometers (7,712 miles / 6,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 14:34 in Accra, it's 05:34 in Scammon Bay. With a 9-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 Scammon Bay (SCM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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