ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,230 km
7,599 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
12,230 km
7,599 mi / 6,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SZP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code ACC SZP
ICAO Code DGAA KSZP
City Accra Santa Paula
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.350000, -119.060000

Accra (ACC) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 12,230 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 20:42 in Accra, it's 12:42 in Santa Paula. With a 8-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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 68° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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