ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,086 km
5,646 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
9,086 km
5,646 mi / 4,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
305°
northwest

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ACC TYS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code ACC TYS
ICAO Code DGAA KTYS
City Accra Knoxville
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/New_York
Elevation 205 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 35.810000, -83.990000

Accra (ACC) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 11:52 in Accra, it's 06:52 in Knoxville. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Knoxville (TYS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 89° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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