ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,863 km
8,614 miles
IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
Distance
13,863 km
8,614 mi / 7,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC IHA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Niijima Airport
IATA Code ACC IHA
ICAO Code DGAA RJAN
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.370000, 139.270000

Accra (ACC) to Niijima Airport (IHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan is 13,863 kilometers (8,614 miles / 7,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Accra, it's 16:31 in Niijima Airport. With a 9-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 Niijima Airport (IHA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Niijima Airport (IHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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