ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,090 km
5,649 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
9,090 km
5,649 mi / 4,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Accra
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RGL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code ACC RGL
ICAO Code DGAA SAWG
City Accra Rio Gallegos
Country Ghana Argentina
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 205 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Accra (ACC) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 9,090 kilometers (5,649 miles / 4,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Argentina. 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 10:27 in Accra, it's 07:27 in Rio Gallegos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 70° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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