ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,597 km
9,691 miles
NHV
Nuku Hiva Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
15,597 km
9,691 mi / 8,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC NHV
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nuku Hiva Airport
IATA Code ACC NHV
ICAO Code DGAA NTMD
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 205 ft 220 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -8.800000, -140.230000

Accra (ACC) to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) in Nuku Hiva Airport, French Polynesia is 15,597 kilometers (9,691 miles / 8,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:18 in Accra, it's 16:48 in Nuku Hiva Airport. With a 9.5-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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 92° (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 Nuku Hiva Airport (NHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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