ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,005 km
7,460 miles
SAS
Salton City
United States
Distance
12,005 km
7,460 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SAS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Salton Sea Airport
IATA Code ACC SAS
ICAO Code DGAA KSAS
City Accra Salton City
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft -84 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.240000, -115.950000

Accra (ACC) to Salton City (SAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 12,005 kilometers (7,460 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 18:57 in Accra, it's 10:57 in Salton City. With a 8-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 Salton City (SAS) 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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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