ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,552 km
5,935 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
9,552 km
5,935 mi / 5,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SQI
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code ACC SQI
ICAO Code DGAA KSQI
City Accra Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 41.740000, -89.680000

Accra (ACC) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 9,552 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 10:52 in Accra, it's 04:52 in Sterling/Rockfalls. 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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) 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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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