ACC
Accra
Ghana
16,258 km
10,102 miles
NPL
New Plymouth
New Zealand
Distance
16,258 km
10,102 mi / 8,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Africa/Accra
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ACC NPL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport New Plymouth Airport
IATA Code ACC NPL
ICAO Code DGAA NZNP
City Accra New Plymouth
Country Ghana New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 205 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -39.010000, 174.180000

Accra (ACC) to New Plymouth (NPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Plymouth, New Zealand is 16,258 kilometers (10,102 miles / 8,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 New Zealand. 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 10:45 in Accra, it's 23:45 in New Plymouth. With a 13-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 New Plymouth (NPL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 New Plymouth Airport (NPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.