ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,567 km
5,944 miles
SPI
Springfield
United States
Distance
9,567 km
5,944 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SPI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA Code ACC SPI
ICAO Code DGAA KSPI
City Accra Springfield
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 598 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 39.840000, -89.680000

Accra (ACC) to Springfield (SPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, United States is 9,567 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 08:13 in Accra, it's 02:13 in Springfield. 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 Springfield (SPI) 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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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