ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,199 km
10,066 miles
AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,199 km
10,066 mi / 8,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
251°
west southwest

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ACC AXR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Arutua Airport
IATA Code ACC AXR
ICAO Code DGAA NTGU
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 205 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -15.250000, -146.620000

Accra (ACC) to Arutua Airport (AXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia is 16,199 kilometers (10,066 miles / 8,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 01:08 in Accra, it's 15:08 in Arutua Airport. With a 10-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 Arutua Airport (AXR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Arutua Airport (AXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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