ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,980 km
5,580 miles
GCY
Greeneville
United States
Distance
8,980 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC GCY
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Greeneville Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC GCY
ICAO Code DGAA KGCY
City Accra Greeneville
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 1,608 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 36.200000, -82.810000

Accra (ACC) to Greeneville (GCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) in Greeneville, United States is 8,980 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 22:00 in Accra, it's 17:00 in Greeneville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,403 feet between the two airports. Greeneville Municipal Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Greeneville (GCY) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 90° (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 Greeneville Municipal Airport (GCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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