ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,987 km
6,205 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
9,987 km
6,205 mi / 5,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC LCH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC LCH
ICAO Code DGAA KLCH
City Accra Lake Charles
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 30.130000, -93.220000

Accra (ACC) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 9,987 kilometers (6,205 miles / 5,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 17:09 in Accra, it's 11:09 in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles (LCH) 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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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