ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,833 km
6,110 miles
AEL
Albert Lea
United States
Distance
9,833 km
6,110 mi / 5,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC AEL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Albert Lea Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC AEL
ICAO Code DGAA KAEL
City Accra Albert Lea
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 43.680000, -93.370000

Accra (ACC) to Albert Lea (AEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States is 9,833 kilometers (6,110 miles / 5,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 09:21 in Accra, it's 03:21 in Albert Lea. 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 1,056 feet between the two airports. Albert Lea Municipal Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Albert Lea (AEL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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