ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,499 km
6,524 miles
JCY
Johnson City
United States
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC JCY
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lbj Ranch Airport
IATA Code ACC JCY
ICAO Code DGAA 0TE7
City Accra Johnson City
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,515 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 30.250000, -98.620000

Accra (ACC) to Johnson City (JCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lbj Ranch Airport (JCY) in Johnson City, United States is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Accra, it's 05:11 in Johnson City. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,310 feet between the two airports. Lbj Ranch Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Johnson City (JCY) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Lbj Ranch Airport (JCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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