ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,701 km
9,756 miles
WAR
Waris-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,701 km
9,756 mi / 8,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
88°
east

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ACC WAR
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Waris Airport
IATA Code ACC WAR
ICAO Code DGAA WAJR
City Accra Waris-Papua Island
Country Ghana Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 205 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -3.220000, 140.980000

Accra (ACC) to Waris-Papua Island (WAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Waris Airport (WAR) in Waris-Papua Island, Indonesia is 15,701 kilometers (9,756 miles / 8,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:33 in Accra, it's 03:33 in Waris-Papua Island. With a 9-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 Waris-Papua Island (WAR) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 275° (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 Waris Airport (WAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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