ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,188 km
6,331 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
10,188 km
6,331 mi / 5,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC OLU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC OLU
ICAO Code DGAA KOLU
City Accra Columbus
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 41.450000, -97.340000

Accra (ACC) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 10,188 kilometers (6,331 miles / 5,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 03:27 in Accra, it's 21:27 in Columbus. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,242 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 81° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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