ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,459 km
6,499 miles
CSM
Burns Flat
United States
Distance
10,459 km
6,499 mi / 5,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC CSM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Clinton/Sherman Airport
IATA Code ACC CSM
ICAO Code DGAA KCSM
City Accra Burns Flat
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,922 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.340000, -99.200000

Accra (ACC) to Burns Flat (CSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States is 10,459 kilometers (6,499 miles / 5,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 07:12 in Accra, it's 01:12 in Burns Flat. With a 6-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 1,717 feet between the two airports. Clinton/Sherman Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Burns Flat (CSM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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