ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,172 km
10,049 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,172 km
10,049 mi / 8,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
94°
east

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ACC WAO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code ACC WAO
ICAO Code DGAA AYWB
City Accra Wabo
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Accra (ACC) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 16,172 kilometers (10,049 miles / 8,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 13:45 in Accra, it's 23:45 in Wabo. 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 Wabo (WAO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 270° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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