ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,242 km
6,364 miles
EWK
Newton
United States
Distance
10,242 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC EWK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Newton-City-County Airport
IATA Code ACC EWK
ICAO Code DGAA KEWK
City Accra Newton
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,534 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.060000, -97.280000

Accra (ACC) to Newton (EWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Newton-City-County Airport (EWK) in Newton, United States is 10,242 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 02:35 in Accra, it's 20:35 in Newton. 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 1,329 feet between the two airports. Newton-City-County Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Newton (EWK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 81° (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 Newton-City-County Airport (EWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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