ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,036 km
7,479 miles
VDZ
Valdez
United States
Distance
12,036 km
7,479 mi / 6,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC VDZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Valdez Pioneer Field
IATA Code ACC VDZ
ICAO Code DGAA PAVD
City Accra Valdez
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 61.130000, -146.240000

Accra (ACC) to Valdez (VDZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) in Valdez, United States is 12,036 kilometers (7,479 miles / 6,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 01:26 in Accra, it's 16:26 in Valdez. With a 9-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 Valdez (VDZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 36° (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 Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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