ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,127 km
5,672 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
9,127 km
5,672 mi / 4,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC PUZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code ACC PUZ
ICAO Code DGAA MNPC
City Accra Puerto Cabezas
Country Ghana Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Managua
Elevation 205 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 14.050000, -83.390000

Accra (ACC) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 9,127 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 01:46 in Accra, it's 19:46 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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