ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,098 km
6,896 miles
SBX
Shelby
United States
Distance
11,098 km
6,896 mi / 5,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SBX
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Shelby Airport
IATA Code ACC SBX
ICAO Code DGAA KSBX
City Accra Shelby
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Denver
Elevation 205 ft 3,443 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 48.540000, -111.870000

Accra (ACC) to Shelby (SBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States is 11,098 kilometers (6,896 miles / 5,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 12:25 in Accra, it's 05:25 in Shelby. With a 7-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 3,238 feet between the two airports. Shelby Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Shelby (SBX) 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 Shelby Airport (SBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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