ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,724 km
5,421 miles
CHS
Charleston
United States
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC CHS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Charleston Afb/International Airport
IATA Code ACC CHS
ICAO Code DGAA KCHS
City Accra Charleston
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 32.900000, -80.040000

Accra (ACC) to Charleston (CHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 17:57 in Accra, it's 12:57 in Charleston. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Charleston (CHS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 91° (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 Charleston Afb/International Airport (CHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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