ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,923 km
7,408 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
11,923 km
7,408 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
323°
northwest

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ACC SHN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code ACC SHN
ICAO Code DGAA KSHN
City Accra Shelton
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 47.230000, -123.150000

Accra (ACC) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 11,923 kilometers (7,408 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 13:10 in Accra, it's 05:10 in Shelton. With a 8-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 Shelton (SHN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 61° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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