ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,017 km
6,846 miles
YEG
Edmonton
Canada
Distance
11,017 km
6,846 mi / 5,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC YEG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Edmonton International Airport
IATA Code ACC YEG
ICAO Code DGAA CYEG
City Accra Edmonton
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Edmonton
Elevation 205 ft 2,373 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 53.310000, -113.580000

Accra (ACC) to Edmonton (YEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada is 11,017 kilometers (6,846 miles / 5,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:21 in Accra, it's 04:21 in Edmonton. With a 7-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 2,168 feet between the two airports. Edmonton International Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Edmonton (YEG) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). 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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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