ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,633 km
5,985 miles
MEM
Memphis
United States
Distance
9,633 km
5,985 mi / 5,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ACC MEM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Memphis International Airport
IATA Code ACC MEM
ICAO Code DGAA KMEM
City Accra Memphis
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.040000, -89.980000

Accra (ACC) to Memphis (MEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States is 9,633 kilometers (5,985 miles / 5,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 16:20 in Accra, it's 11:20 in Memphis. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Memphis (MEM) 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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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