ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,293 km
10,124 miles
WIR
Wairoa
New Zealand
Distance
16,293 km
10,124 mi / 8,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

ACC WIR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Wairoa Airport
IATA Code ACC WIR
ICAO Code DGAA NZWO
City Accra Wairoa
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -39.010000, 177.410000

Accra (ACC) to Wairoa (WIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Wairoa Airport (WIR) in Wairoa, New Zealand is 16,293 kilometers (10,124 miles / 8,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 New Zealand. 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 19:57 in Accra, it's 08:57 in Wairoa. With a 13-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 Wairoa (WIR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Wairoa Airport (WIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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