ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,236 km
5,739 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
9,236 km
5,739 mi / 4,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SDF
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code ACC SDF
ICAO Code DGAA KSDF
City Accra Louisville
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 205 ft 501 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.170000, -85.740000

Accra (ACC) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 9,236 kilometers (5,739 miles / 4,987 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 20:12 in Accra, it's 15:12 in Louisville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Louisville (SDF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 88° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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