ACC
Accra
Ghana
18,253 km
11,342 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
18,253 km
11,342 mi / 9,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACC SON
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code ACC SON
ICAO Code DGAA NVSS
City Accra Luganville
Country Ghana Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Efate
Elevation 205 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Accra (ACC) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 18,253 kilometers (11,342 miles / 9,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:24 in Accra, it's 20:24 in Luganville. With a 11-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 Luganville (SON) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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