ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,305 km
5,782 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
9,305 km
5,782 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SYI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC SYI
ICAO Code DGAA KSYI
City Accra Shelbyville
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.600000, -86.400000

Accra (ACC) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 9,305 kilometers (5,782 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 21:36 in Accra, it's 15:36 in Shelbyville. With a 6-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 Shelbyville (SYI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 88° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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