ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,851 km
5,500 miles
SSI
St Simons Island
United States
Distance
8,851 km
5,500 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SSI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport St Simons Island Airport
IATA Code ACC SSI
ICAO Code DGAA KSSI
City Accra St Simons Island
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 31.150000, -81.390000

Accra (ACC) to St Simons Island (SSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to St Simons Island Airport (SSI) in St Simons Island, United States is 8,851 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:39 in Accra, it's 09:39 in St Simons Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from St Simons Island (SSI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 90° (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 St Simons Island Airport (SSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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