ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,731 km
9,775 miles
VAI
Vanimo Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,731 km
9,775 mi / 8,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
87°
east

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ACC VAI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Vanimo Airport
IATA Code ACC VAI
ICAO Code DGAA AYVN
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -2.700000, 141.300000

Accra (ACC) to Vanimo Airport (VAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Vanimo Airport (VAI) in Vanimo Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,731 kilometers (9,775 miles / 8,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 11:13 in Accra, it's 21:13 in Vanimo Airport. With a 10-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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Vanimo Airport (VAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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