ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,126 km
8,156 miles
SWQ
Sumbawa Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,126 km
8,156 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC SWQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sumbawa Besar Airport
IATA Code ACC SWQ
ICAO Code DGAA WADS
City Accra Sumbawa Island
Country Ghana Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Makassar
Elevation 205 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -8.490000, 117.410000

Accra (ACC) to Sumbawa Island (SWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) in Sumbawa Island, Indonesia is 13,126 kilometers (8,156 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:58 in Accra, it's 08:58 in Sumbawa Island. With a 8-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 Sumbawa Island (SWQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 272° (west). 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 Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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