ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,359 km
8,301 miles
KOJ
Kagoshima
Japan
Distance
13,359 km
8,301 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
48°
northeast

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ACC KOJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kagoshima Airport
IATA Code ACC KOJ
ICAO Code DGAA RJFK
City Accra Kagoshima
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 906 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 31.800000, 130.720000

Accra (ACC) to Kagoshima (KOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) in Kagoshima, Japan is 13,359 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Japan. 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 23:44 in Accra, it's 08:44 in Kagoshima. With a 9-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 Kagoshima (KOJ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 300° (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 Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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