ACC
Accra
Ghana
17,970 km
11,166 miles
IRA
Kirakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
17,970 km
11,166 mi / 9,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
106°
east southeast

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ACC IRA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Ngorangora Airport
IATA Code ACC IRA
ICAO Code DGAA AGGK
City Accra Kirakira
Country Ghana Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -10.450000, 161.900000

Accra (ACC) to Kirakira (IRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Ngorangora Airport (IRA) in Kirakira, Solomon Islands is 17,970 kilometers (11,166 miles / 9,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 22:06 in Accra, it's 09:06 in Kirakira. With a 11-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 Kirakira (IRA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Ngorangora Airport (IRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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