ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,135 km
7,540 miles
PMD
Palmdale
United States
Distance
12,135 km
7,540 mi / 6,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
310°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ACC PMD
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport
IATA Code ACC PMD
ICAO Code DGAA KPMD
City Accra Palmdale
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 2,543 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.630000, -118.080000

Accra (ACC) to Palmdale (PMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) in Palmdale, United States is 12,135 kilometers (7,540 miles / 6,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 09:37 in Accra, it's 02:37 in Palmdale. With a 7-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 2,338 feet between the two airports. Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Palmdale (PMD) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 69° (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 Palmdale Usaf Plant 42 Airport (PMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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