ACC
Accra
Ghana
19,542 km
12,143 miles
AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
Distance
19,542 km
12,143 mi / 10,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Accra
Heading
45°
northeast

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ACC AIS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Arorae Island Airport
IATA Code ACC AIS
ICAO Code DGAA NGTR
City Accra Arorae Island
Country Ghana Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -2.620000, 176.800000

Accra (ACC) to Arorae Island (AIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati is 19,542 kilometers (12,143 miles / 10,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:32 in Accra, it's 07:32 in Arorae Island. With a 12-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 Arorae Island (AIS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 315° (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 Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Arorae Island Airport (AIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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