ACC
Accra
Ghana
14,652 km
9,104 miles
IWO
Iwo Jima Airport
Japan
Distance
14,652 km
9,104 mi / 7,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
49°
northeast

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ACC IWO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Iwo Jima Airport
IATA Code ACC IWO
ICAO Code DGAA RJAW
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 384 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 24.780000, 141.320000

Accra (ACC) to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan is 14,652 kilometers (9,104 miles / 7,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 02:56 in Accra, it's 11:56 in Iwo Jima 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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 304° (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 Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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