ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,358 km
6,436 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
10,358 km
6,436 mi / 5,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC RSL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code ACC RSL
ICAO Code DGAA KRSL
City Accra Russell
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.870000, -98.810000

Accra (ACC) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 10,358 kilometers (6,436 miles / 5,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 22:31 in Accra, it's 16:31 in Russell. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,659 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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