ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,941 km
11,769 miles
TRW
Tarawa
Kiribati
Distance
18,941 km
11,769 mi / 10,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Accra
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC TRW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Bonriki International Airport
IATA Code ACC TRW
ICAO Code DGAA NGTA
City Accra Tarawa
Country Ghana Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 205 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 1.380000, 173.150000

Accra (ACC) to Tarawa (TRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Bonriki International Airport (TRW) in Tarawa, Kiribati is 18,941 kilometers (11,769 miles / 10,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Kiribati. 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 17:02 in Accra, it's 05:02 in Tarawa. With a 12-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 Tarawa (TRW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). 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 Bonriki International Airport (TRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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