ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,727 km
6,665 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
10,727 km
6,665 mi / 5,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC MEX
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code ACC MEX
ICAO Code DGAA MMMX
City Accra Mexico City
Country Ghana Mexico
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Mexico_City
Elevation 205 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 19.440000, -99.070000

Accra (ACC) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 10,727 kilometers (6,665 miles / 5,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Mexico. 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 07:03 in Accra, it's 01:03 in Mexico City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,111 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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