ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,087 km
5,647 miles
SYV
Sylvester
United States
Distance
9,087 km
5,647 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC SYV
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sylvester Airport
IATA Code ACC SYV
ICAO Code DGAA KSYV
City Accra Sylvester
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 31.560000, -83.890000

Accra (ACC) to Sylvester (SYV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sylvester Airport (SYV) in Sylvester, United States is 9,087 kilometers (5,647 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 12:00 in Accra, it's 07:00 in Sylvester. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sylvester (SYV) 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 Sylvester Airport (SYV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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