ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,656 km
6,000 miles
YHK
Gjoa Haven
Canada
Distance
9,656 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC YHK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gjoa Haven Airport
IATA Code ACC YHK
ICAO Code DGAA CYHK
City Accra Gjoa Haven
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Edmonton
Elevation 205 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 68.640000, -95.850000

Accra (ACC) to Gjoa Haven (YHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) in Gjoa Haven, Canada is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 08:51 in Accra, it's 01:51 in Gjoa Haven. 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.

The return flight from Gjoa Haven (YHK) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 83° (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 Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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