ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,142 km
7,545 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
12,142 km
7,545 mi / 6,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC WJF
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code ACC WJF
ICAO Code DGAA KWJF
City Accra Lancaster
Country Ghana United States
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 205 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.740000, -118.220000

Accra (ACC) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 12,142 kilometers (7,545 miles / 6,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 11:45 in Accra, it's 03:45 in Lancaster. With a 8-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 2,146 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 68° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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