# Distance from Accra (ACC) to Shetland Islands (UNT)

> 6,132 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,132 km / 3,810 mi / 3,311 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 360° (north)
- **Return heading**: 179° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ghana) → United Kingdom
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 20:46 in Accra, it's 21:46 in Shetland Islands)
- **Elevation difference**: 205 ft (UNT is lower than ACC)

## Airports

### [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Accra, Ghana
- ICAO: DGAA
- Timezone: Africa/Accra
- Coordinates: 5.610000, -0.170000
- Elevation: 205 ft

### [Unst Airport (UNT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/unt-shetland-islands-unst-airport/1ef266de-c556-661e-96f4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPW
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 60.750000, -0.850000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:46 in Accra, it's 21:46 in Shetland Islands.

## Related

- [Kotoka International Airport (ACC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acc-accra-kotoka-international-airport/1ef266de-b714-6a9c-9234-06bb2780ed98)
- [Unst Airport (UNT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/unt-shetland-islands-unst-airport/1ef266de-c556-661e-96f4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)