ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,392 km
5,836 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
9,392 km
5,836 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC MDW
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code ACC MDW
ICAO Code DGAA KMDW
City Accra Chicago
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 41.790000, -87.750000

Accra (ACC) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 9,392 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 21:40 in Accra, it's 15:40 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 87° (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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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