ACC
Accra
Ghana
17,674 km
10,982 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
17,674 km
10,982 mi / 9,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Accra
Heading
97°
east

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ACC VAO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code ACC VAO
ICAO Code DGAA AGGV
City Accra Suavanao
Country Ghana Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Accra (ACC) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 17,674 kilometers (10,982 miles / 9,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 01:42 in Accra, it's 12:42 in Suavanao. With a 11-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 Suavanao (VAO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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