ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,406 km
10,194 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,406 km
10,194 mi / 8,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
92°
east

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ACC WSU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code ACC WSU
ICAO Code DGAA AYWS
City Accra Wasu
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Accra (ACC) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 16,406 kilometers (10,194 miles / 8,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 13:04 in Accra, it's 23:04 in Wasu. 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 Wasu (WSU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 271° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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