ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,576 km
7,814 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
12,576 km
7,814 mi / 6,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC KNH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code ACC KNH
ICAO Code DGAA RCBS
City Accra Shang-I
Country Ghana Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Taipei
Elevation 205 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 24.430000, 118.360000

Accra (ACC) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 12,576 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Taiwan. 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 00:24 in Accra, it's 08:24 in Shang-I. 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 Shang-I (KNH) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 288° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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