ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,791 km
6,084 miles
JEF
Jefferson City
United States
Distance
9,791 km
6,084 mi / 5,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC JEF
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Jefferson City Memorial Airport
IATA Code ACC JEF
ICAO Code DGAA KJEF
City Accra Jefferson City
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 549 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.590000, -92.160000

Accra (ACC) to Jefferson City (JEF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) in Jefferson City, United States is 9,791 kilometers (6,084 miles / 5,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:24 in Accra, it's 04:24 in Jefferson 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.

The return flight from Jefferson City (JEF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (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 Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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