ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,286 km
9,498 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
15,286 km
9,498 mi / 8,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
247°
west southwest

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ACC NUK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code ACC NUK
ICAO Code DGAA NTGW
City Accra Nukutavake
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 205 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Accra (ACC) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 15,286 kilometers (9,498 miles / 8,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 11:40 in Accra, it's 01:40 in Nukutavake. With a 10-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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