ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,840 km
6,736 miles
BFK
Aurora
United States
Distance
10,840 km
6,736 mi / 5,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC BFK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Buckley Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code ACC BFK
ICAO Code DGAA KBKF
City Accra Aurora
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Denver
Elevation 205 ft 5,663 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 39.700000, -104.750000

Accra (ACC) to Aurora (BFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States is 10,840 kilometers (6,736 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 16:49 in Accra, it's 09:49 in Aurora. 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 5,458 feet between the two airports. Buckley Space Force Base Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Aurora (BFK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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