ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,000 km
5,592 miles
DET
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,000 km
5,592 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC DET
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Coleman A Young Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC DET
ICAO Code DGAA KDET
City Accra Detroit
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Detroit
Elevation 205 ft 626 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 42.410000, -83.010000

Accra (ACC) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 9,000 kilometers (5,592 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 00:39 in Accra, it's 19:39 in Detroit. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Detroit (DET) 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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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