ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,178 km
5,703 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
9,178 km
5,703 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC PMZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code ACC PMZ
ICAO Code DGAA MRPM
City Accra Palmar Sur
Country Ghana Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 205 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 8.950000, -83.470000

Accra (ACC) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 9,178 kilometers (5,703 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 20:54 in Accra, it's 14:54 in Palmar Sur. 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.

The return flight from Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 85° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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