ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,182 km
8,191 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
13,182 km
8,191 mi / 7,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC RIS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code ACC RIS
ICAO Code DGAA RJER
City Accra Rishiri
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 45.240000, 141.190000

Accra (ACC) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 13,182 kilometers (8,191 miles / 7,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Accra, it's 03:59 in Rishiri. With a 9-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 Rishiri (RIS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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