ACC
Accra
Ghana
6,306 km
3,918 miles
SHJ
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
6,306 km
3,918 mi / 3,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Accra
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC SHJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sharjah International Airport
IATA Code ACC SHJ
ICAO Code DGAA OMSJ
City Accra Sharjah
Country Ghana United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Dubai
Elevation 205 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 25.330000, 55.520000

Accra (ACC) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 6,306 kilometers (3,918 miles / 3,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ghana with United Arab Emirates. 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 11:13 in Accra, it's 15:13 in Sharjah. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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