ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,140 km
5,679 miles
SME
Somerset
United States
Distance
9,140 km
5,679 mi / 4,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SME
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lake Cumberland Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC SME
ICAO Code DGAA KSME
City Accra Somerset
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 927 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.050000, -84.620000

Accra (ACC) to Somerset (SME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) in Somerset, United States is 9,140 kilometers (5,679 miles / 4,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 14:30 in Accra, it's 09:30 in Somerset. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Somerset (SME) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 89° (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 Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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