ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,908 km
9,884 miles
XMY
Yam Island
Australia
Distance
15,908 km
9,884 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC XMY
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Yam Island Airport
IATA Code ACC XMY
ICAO Code DGAA YYMI
City Accra Yam Island
Country Ghana Australia
Timezone Africa/Accra Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 -9.900000, 142.780000

Accra (ACC) to Yam Island (XMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Yam Island Airport (XMY) in Yam Island, Australia is 15,908 kilometers (9,884 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Accra, it's 16:25 in Yam Island. With a 10-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 Yam Island (XMY) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 266° (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 Yam Island Airport (XMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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