ABQ
Albuquerque
United States
11,125 km
6,913 miles
ACC
Accra
Ghana
Distance
11,125 km
6,913 mi / 6,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Denver
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ABQ ACC
Airport Name Albuquerque International Sunport Airport Kotoka International Airport
IATA Code ABQ ACC
ICAO Code KABQ DGAA
City Albuquerque Accra
Country United States Ghana
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,355 ft 205 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -106.610000 5.610000, -0.170000

Albuquerque (ABQ) to Accra (ACC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, United States to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana is 11,125 kilometers (6,913 miles / 6,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 United States 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 16:46 in Albuquerque, it's 23:46 in Accra. 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 5,150 feet between the two airports. Kotoka International Airport sits lower than Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Accra (ACC) to Albuquerque (ABQ) follows a heading of 307° (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 Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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