ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,518 km
10,264 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
16,518 km
10,264 mi / 8,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
174°
south

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ACC WTZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code ACC WTZ
ICAO Code DGAA NZWT
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Accra (ACC) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 16,518 kilometers (10,264 miles / 8,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 13:41 in Accra, it's 02:41 in Whitianga 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 188° (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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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