ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,944 km
7,422 miles
SHH
Shishmaref
United States
Distance
11,944 km
7,422 mi / 6,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
354°
north

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ACC SHH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Shishmaref Airport
IATA Code ACC SHH
ICAO Code DGAA PASH
City Accra Shishmaref
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 66.250000, -166.090000

Accra (ACC) to Shishmaref (SHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Shishmaref Airport (SHH) in Shishmaref, United States is 11,944 kilometers (7,422 miles / 6,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 10:08 in Accra, it's 01:08 in Shishmaref. 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 Shishmaref (SHH) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 15° (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 Shishmaref Airport (SHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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