ACC
Accra
Ghana
15,093 km
9,379 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
15,093 km
9,379 mi / 8,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Accra
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC YAP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code ACC YAP
ICAO Code DGAA PTYA
City Accra Yap Island
Country Ghana Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Accra Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 205 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 9.500000, 138.080000

Accra (ACC) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 15,093 kilometers (9,379 miles / 8,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Micronesia. 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 03:10 in Accra, it's 13:10 in Yap 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 288° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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