ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,239 km
9,469 miles
GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
Distance
15,239 km
9,469 mi / 8,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC GOV
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gove Airport
IATA Code ACC GOV
ICAO Code DGAA YPGV
City Accra Nhulunbuy
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Darwin
Elevation 205 ft 192 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -12.270000, 136.820000

Accra (ACC) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia is 15,239 kilometers (9,469 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Australia. 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 02:00 in Accra, it's 11:30 in Nhulunbuy. With a 9.5-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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 265° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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