ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,578 km
9,680 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
15,578 km
9,680 mi / 8,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

ACC UAP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code ACC UAP
ICAO Code DGAA NTMP
City Accra Ua Pou
Country Ghana French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 205 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Accra (ACC) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 15,578 kilometers (9,680 miles / 8,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:27 in Accra, it's 02:57 in Ua Pou. With a 9.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 92° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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