ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,582 km
5,954 miles
SAR
Sparta
United States
Distance
9,582 km
5,954 mi / 5,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SAR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sparta Community-Hunter Field
IATA Code ACC SAR
ICAO Code DGAA KSAR
City Accra Sparta
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 538 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.150000, -89.700000

Accra (ACC) to Sparta (SAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) in Sparta, United States is 9,582 kilometers (5,954 miles / 5,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:53 in Accra, it's 12:53 in Sparta. 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 Sparta (SAR) 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 Sparta Community-Hunter Field (SAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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