ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,760 km
11,657 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
18,760 km
11,657 mi / 10,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Accra
Heading
37°
northeast

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ACC MTK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code ACC MTK
ICAO Code DGAA NGMN
City Accra Makin Island
Country Ghana Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 3.370000, 172.990000

Accra (ACC) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 18,760 kilometers (11,657 miles / 10,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Accra, it's 09:42 in Makin Island. With a 12-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 Makin Island (MTK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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