ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,029 km
5,611 miles
AHN
Athens
United States
Distance
9,029 km
5,611 mi / 4,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC AHN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Athens/Ben Epps Airport
IATA Code ACC AHN
ICAO Code DGAA KAHN
City Accra Athens
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 812 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.950000, -83.330000

Accra (ACC) to Athens (AHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) in Athens, United States is 9,029 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 12:32 in Accra, it's 07:32 in Athens. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Athens (AHN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 89° (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 Athens/Ben Epps Airport (AHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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