ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,708 km
8,518 miles
SDJ
Sendai
Japan
Distance
13,708 km
8,518 mi / 7,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC SDJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sendai Airport
IATA Code ACC SDJ
ICAO Code DGAA RJSS
City Accra Sendai
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.140000, 140.920000

Accra (ACC) to Sendai (SDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sendai Airport (SDJ) in Sendai, Japan is 13,708 kilometers (8,518 miles / 7,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 16:46 in Accra, it's 01:46 in Sendai. 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 Sendai (SDJ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 312° (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 Sendai Airport (SDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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