ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,340 km
7,668 miles
NUQ
Mountain View
United States
Distance
12,340 km
7,668 mi / 6,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
314°
northwest

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ACC NUQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Moffett Federal Airfield
IATA Code ACC NUQ
ICAO Code DGAA KNUQ
City Accra Mountain View
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.420000, -122.050000

Accra (ACC) to Mountain View (NUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States is 12,340 kilometers (7,668 miles / 6,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. 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 09:03 in Accra, it's 01:03 in Mountain View. With a 8-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 Mountain View (NUQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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