ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,775 km
6,074 miles
YRL
Red Lake
Canada
Distance
9,775 km
6,074 mi / 5,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC YRL
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Red Lake Airport
IATA Code ACC YRL
ICAO Code DGAA CYRL
City Accra Red Lake
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Winnipeg
Elevation 205 ft 1,265 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 51.070000, -93.790000

Accra (ACC) to Red Lake (YRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Red Lake Airport (YRL) in Red Lake, Canada is 9,775 kilometers (6,074 miles / 5,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 05:04 in Accra, it's 23:04 in Red Lake. With a 6-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 1,060 feet between the two airports. Red Lake Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Red Lake (YRL) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (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 Red Lake Airport (YRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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