ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,615 km
10,324 miles
WRE
Whangarei Airport
New Zealand
Distance
16,615 km
10,324 mi / 8,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
171°
south

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ACC WRE
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Whangarei Airport
IATA Code ACC WRE
ICAO Code DGAA NZWR
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 133 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -35.770000, 174.370000

Accra (ACC) to Whangarei Airport (WRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Whangarei Airport (WRE) in Whangarei Airport, New Zealand is 16,615 kilometers (10,324 miles / 8,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 13:48 in Accra, it's 02:48 in Whangarei Airport. 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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 191° (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 Whangarei Airport (WRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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