ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,049 km
6,244 miles
LWC
Lawrence
United States
Distance
10,049 km
6,244 mi / 5,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC LWC
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lawrence Regional Airport
IATA Code ACC LWC
ICAO Code DGAA KLWC
City Accra Lawrence
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 833 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 39.010000, -95.220000

Accra (ACC) to Lawrence (LWC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) in Lawrence, United States is 10,049 kilometers (6,244 miles / 5,426 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 01:37 in Accra, it's 19:37 in Lawrence. 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 Lawrence (LWC) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 82° (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 Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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