ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,728 km
9,773 miles
GVI
Green River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,728 km
9,773 mi / 8,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC GVI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Green River Airport
IATA Code ACC GVI
ICAO Code DGAA AYGV
City Accra Green River
Country Ghana Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 205 ft 281 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -3.900000, 141.170000

Accra (ACC) to Green River (GVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Green River Airport (GVI) in Green River, Papua New Guinea is 15,728 kilometers (9,773 miles / 8,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 09:28 in Accra, it's 19:28 in Green 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 Green River (GVI) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 274° (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 Green River Airport (GVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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