ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,820 km
9,830 miles
FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,820 km
9,830 mi / 8,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
90°
east

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ACC FAQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Frieda River Airport
IATA Code ACC FAQ
ICAO Code DGAA AYFR
City Accra Frieda River
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -4.610000, 141.960000

Accra (ACC) to Frieda River (FAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea is 15,820 kilometers (9,830 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:40 in Accra, it's 08:40 in Frieda River. With a 10-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 Frieda River (FAQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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