ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,348 km
8,294 miles
IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
Distance
13,348 km
8,294 mi / 7,208 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
45°
northeast

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ACC IWK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station
IATA Code ACC IWK
ICAO Code DGAA RJOI
City Accra Iwakuni
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.140000, 132.240000

Accra (ACC) to Iwakuni (IWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan is 13,348 kilometers (8,294 miles / 7,208 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 11:12 in Accra, it's 20:12 in Iwakuni. 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 Iwakuni (IWK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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