ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,947 km
6,181 miles
EST
Estherville
United States
Distance
9,947 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC EST
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Estherville Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC EST
ICAO Code DGAA KEST
City Accra Estherville
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,319 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 43.410000, -94.750000

Accra (ACC) to Estherville (EST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Estherville Municipal Airport (EST) in Estherville, United States is 9,947 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 01:23 in Accra, it's 19:23 in Estherville. 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 1,114 feet between the two airports. Estherville Municipal Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Estherville (EST) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 83° (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 Estherville Municipal Airport (EST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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