ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,756 km
5,440 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
8,756 km
5,440 mi / 4,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SUM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code ACC SUM
ICAO Code DGAA KSMS
City Accra Sumter
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.000000, -80.360000

Accra (ACC) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 8,756 kilometers (5,440 miles / 4,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 12:23 in Accra, it's 07:23 in Sumter. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sumter (SUM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 91° (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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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