ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,506 km
7,771 miles
WWT
Mertarvik
United States
Distance
12,506 km
7,771 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
352°
north

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ACC WWT
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mertarvik Airport
IATA Code ACC WWT
ICAO Code DGAA PAEW
City Accra Mertarvik
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Nome
Elevation 205 ft 346 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 60.800000, -164.500000

Accra (ACC) to Mertarvik (WWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mertarvik Airport (WWT) in Mertarvik, United States is 12,506 kilometers (7,771 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 00:29 in Accra, it's 15:29 in Mertarvik. With a 9-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 Mertarvik (WWT) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Mertarvik Airport (WWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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