ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,460 km
7,121 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
11,460 km
7,121 mi / 6,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC WTR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code ACC WTR
ICAO Code DGAA KE24
City Accra Whiteriver
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Phoenix
Elevation 205 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.810000, -109.990000

Accra (ACC) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 11,460 kilometers (7,121 miles / 6,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 18:17 in Accra, it's 11:17 in Whiteriver. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,948 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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