ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,079 km
6,884 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
11,079 km
6,884 mi / 5,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC TFU
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code ACC TFU
ICAO Code DGAA ZUTF
City Accra Tianfu
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 30.290000, 104.440000

Accra (ACC) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 11,079 kilometers (6,884 miles / 5,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 22:51 in Accra, it's 06:51 in Tianfu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,248 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 282° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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