ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,964 km
6,813 miles
YXH
Medicine Hat
Canada
Distance
10,964 km
6,813 mi / 5,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Accra
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC YXH
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Medicine Hat Airport
IATA Code ACC YXH
ICAO Code DGAA CYXH
City Accra Medicine Hat
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Edmonton
Elevation 205 ft 2,352 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 50.020000, -110.720000

Accra (ACC) to Medicine Hat (YXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 10,964 kilometers (6,813 miles / 5,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 02:47 in Accra, it's 19:47 in Medicine Hat. 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 2,147 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 70° (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 Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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