ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,061 km
6,873 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
11,061 km
6,873 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC VHN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code ACC VHN
ICAO Code DGAA KVHN
City Accra Van Horn
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Chicago
Elevation 205 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 31.060000, -104.780000

Accra (ACC) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 11,061 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 17:10 in Accra, it's 11:10 in Van Horn. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,752 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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