ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,447 km
7,113 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
11,447 km
7,113 mi / 6,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SOW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC SOW
ICAO Code DGAA KSOW
City Accra Show Low
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Phoenix
Elevation 205 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.270000, -110.010000

Accra (ACC) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 11,447 kilometers (7,113 miles / 6,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 13:05 in Accra, it's 06:05 in Show Low. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,211 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Show Low (SOW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 74° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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