ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,203 km
11,311 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
18,203 km
11,311 mi / 9,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
133°
southeast

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ACC SWJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code ACC SWJ
ICAO Code DGAA NVSX
City Accra Malekula Island
Country Ghana Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Efate
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Accra (ACC) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 18,203 kilometers (11,311 miles / 9,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Accra, it's 01:01 in Malekula Island. With a 11-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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