ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,498 km
5,902 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
9,498 km
5,902 mi / 5,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC UBS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code ACC UBS
ICAO Code DGAA KUBS
City Accra Columbus
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.470000, -88.380000

Accra (ACC) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 9,498 kilometers (5,902 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 12:12 in Accra, it's 06:12 in Columbus. With a 6-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 Columbus (UBS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 86° (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 Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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