ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,212 km
5,724 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
9,212 km
5,724 mi / 4,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC YGZ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code ACC YGZ
ICAO Code DGAA CYGZ
City Accra Grise Fiord
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Toronto
Elevation 205 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 76.430000, -82.910000

Accra (ACC) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 9,212 kilometers (5,724 miles / 4,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 07:00 in Accra, it's 02:00 in Grise Fiord. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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