Accra to Los Angeles
15h 34m The flight from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 12,192 km (7,576 miles) and takes approximately 15h 34m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 309°, passing near 34.7° N, 50.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 10m | 22h 35m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 38m | 16h 03m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 33m | 13h 58m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 21m | 14h 46m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ACC | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kotoka International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Accra | Los Angeles |
| Country | Ghana | United States |
| ICAO | DGAA | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 5.6052, -0.1668 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 205 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Accra to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Accra (ACC) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 15h 34m. The great-circle distance is 12,192 km (7,576 miles, 6,583 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 309°.
How far is Accra from Los Angeles?
12,192 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,576 miles or 6,583 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ACC and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,192 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 34m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.