Chicago to Accra
12h 06m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) covers 9,404 km (5,844 miles) and takes approximately 12h 06m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 87°, passing near 31.2° N, 36.1° 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 | 17h 06m | 17h 31m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 03m | 12h 29m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 27m | 10h 52m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 04m | 11h 29m |
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
| ORD | ACC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Kotoka International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Accra |
| Country | United States | Ghana |
| ICAO | KORD | DGAA |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 5.6052, -0.1668 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 205 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Accra?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Accra (ACC) takes about 12h 06m. The great-circle distance is 9,404 km (5,844 miles, 5,078 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 87°.
How far is Chicago from Accra?
9,404 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,844 miles or 5,078 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 ORD and ACC?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,404 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 06m 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.