ACC
Accra
Ghana
8,855 km
5,502 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
8,855 km
5,502 mi / 4,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Accra
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC THU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code ACC THU
ICAO Code DGAA BGTL
City Accra Thule
Country Ghana Greenland
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Thule
Elevation 205 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 76.530000, -68.700000

Accra (ACC) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 8,855 kilometers (5,502 miles / 4,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with Greenland. 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 15:09 in Accra, it's 11:09 in Thule. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thule (THU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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