ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,210 km
6,344 miles
DWH
Houston
United States
Distance
10,210 km
6,344 mi / 5,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC DWH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport
IATA Code ACC DWH
ICAO Code DGAA KDWH
City Accra Houston
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 30.060000, -95.550000

Accra (ACC) to Houston (DWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) in Houston, United States is 10,210 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 17:26 in Accra, it's 11:26 in Houston. 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.

The return flight from Houston (DWH) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 82° (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 David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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