ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,533 km
5,923 miles
UCY
Union City
United States
Distance
9,533 km
5,923 mi / 5,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC UCY
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Everett-Stewart Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC UCY
ICAO Code DGAA KUCY
City Accra Union City
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 36.380000, -88.990000

Accra (ACC) to Union City (UCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (UCY) in Union City, United States is 9,533 kilometers (5,923 miles / 5,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 11:29 in Accra, it's 05:29 in Union City. 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 Union City (UCY) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (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 Everett-Stewart Regional Airport (UCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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