ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,829 km
6,729 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
10,829 km
6,729 mi / 5,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC DEN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code ACC DEN
ICAO Code DGAA KDEN
City Accra Denver
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Denver
Elevation 205 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 39.860000, -104.670000

Accra (ACC) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 10,829 kilometers (6,729 miles / 5,847 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 07:02 in Accra, it's 00:02 in Denver. 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 5,229 feet between the two airports. Denver International 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 Denver (DEN) 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 Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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