AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
9,990 km
6,207 miles
ACC
Accra
Ghana
Distance
9,990 km
6,207 mi / 5,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guatemala
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

AAZ ACC
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Kotoka International Airport
IATA Code AAZ ACC
ICAO Code MGQZ DGAA
City Quezaltenango Accra
Country Guatemala Ghana
Timezone America/Guatemala Africa/Accra
Elevation 7,779 ft 205 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 5.610000, -0.170000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Accra (ACC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana is 9,990 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Guatemala with Ghana. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Quezaltenango, it's 15:30 in Accra. With a 6-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 7,574 feet between the two airports. Kotoka International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Accra (ACC) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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