ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,202 km
7,582 miles
JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
Distance
12,202 km
7,582 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC JLA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Quartz Creek Airport
IATA Code ACC JLA
ICAO Code DGAA KJLA
City Accra Cooper Landing
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Anchorage
Elevation 205 ft 466 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 60.480000, -149.720000

Accra (ACC) to Cooper Landing (JLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States is 12,202 kilometers (7,582 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 20:40 in Accra, it's 11:40 in Cooper Landing. 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 Cooper Landing (JLA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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