ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,154 km
5,688 miles
RID
Richmond
United States
Distance
9,154 km
5,688 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RID
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Richmond Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC RID
ICAO Code DGAA KRID
City Accra Richmond
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 1,140 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 39.760000, -84.840000

Accra (ACC) to Richmond (RID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) in Richmond, United States is 9,154 kilometers (5,688 miles / 4,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 19:26 in Accra, it's 14:26 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (RID) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 89° (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 Richmond Municipal Airport (RID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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