ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,109 km
7,524 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
12,109 km
7,524 mi / 6,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC TVL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code ACC TVL
ICAO Code DGAA KTVL
City Accra South Lake Tahoe
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.890000, -120.000000

Accra (ACC) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 12,109 kilometers (7,524 miles / 6,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 07:46 in Accra, it's 23:46 in South Lake Tahoe. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,063 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). 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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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