ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,116 km
7,529 miles
CAN
Guangzhou
China
Distance
12,116 km
7,529 mi / 6,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC CAN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA Code ACC CAN
ICAO Code DGAA ZGGG
City Accra Guangzhou
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 23.390000, 113.300000

Accra (ACC) to Guangzhou (CAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China is 12,116 kilometers (7,529 miles / 6,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 China. 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 07:03 in Accra, it's 15:03 in Guangzhou. 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.

The return flight from Guangzhou (CAN) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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