ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,685 km
5,396 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
8,685 km
5,396 mi / 4,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC PTZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code ACC PTZ
ICAO Code DGAA SESM
City Accra Shell Mera
Country Ghana Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Guayaquil
Elevation 205 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Accra (ACC) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 8,685 kilometers (5,396 miles / 4,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:16 in Accra, it's 16:16 in Shell Mera. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,260 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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