ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,752 km
9,788 miles
CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
Distance
15,752 km
9,788 mi / 8,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
Africa/Accra
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

ACC CHT
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport
IATA Code ACC CHT
ICAO Code DGAA NZCI
City Accra Waitangi
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Chatham
Elevation 205 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -43.810000, -176.460000

Accra (ACC) to Waitangi (CHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand is 15,752 kilometers (9,788 miles / 8,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 New Zealand. 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 08:24 in Accra, it's 22:09 in Waitangi. With a 13.75-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 Waitangi (CHT) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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