ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,072 km
6,880 miles
LAM
Los Alamos
United States
Distance
11,072 km
6,880 mi / 5,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC LAM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Los Alamos Airport
IATA Code ACC LAM
ICAO Code DGAA KLAM
City Accra Los Alamos
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Denver
Elevation 205 ft 7,171 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.880000, -106.270000

Accra (ACC) to Los Alamos (LAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States is 11,072 kilometers (6,880 miles / 5,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 14:02 in Accra, it's 07:02 in Los Alamos. With a 7-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 6,966 feet between the two airports. Los Alamos Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Los Alamos (LAM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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