ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,376 km
5,826 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
9,376 km
5,826 mi / 5,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SEM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code ACC SEM
ICAO Code DGAA KSEM
City Accra Selma
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 32.340000, -86.990000

Accra (ACC) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 9,376 kilometers (5,826 miles / 5,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 13:36 in Accra, it's 07:36 in Selma. With a 6-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 Selma (SEM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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