ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,598 km
5,342 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
8,598 km
5,342 mi / 4,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC PLP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code ACC PLP
ICAO Code DGAA MPLP
City Accra La Palma
Country Ghana Panama
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Panama
Elevation 205 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 8.410000, -78.140000

Accra (ACC) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 8,598 kilometers (5,342 miles / 4,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Panama. 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 09:55 in Accra, it's 04:55 in La Palma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Palma (PLP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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