ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,545 km
5,931 miles
MDH
Carbondale/Murphysboro
United States
Distance
9,545 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC MDH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Southern Illinois Airport
IATA Code ACC MDH
ICAO Code DGAA KMDH
City Accra Carbondale/Murphysboro
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 411 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.780000, -89.250000

Accra (ACC) to Carbondale/Murphysboro (MDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) in Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States is 9,545 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 19:37 in Accra, it's 13:37 in Carbondale/Murphysboro. 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 Carbondale/Murphysboro (MDH) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (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 Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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