AAT
Altay
China
9,416 km
5,851 miles
ACC
Accra
Ghana
Distance
9,416 km
5,851 mi / 5,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

AAT ACC
Airport Name Altay Air Base Kotoka International Airport
IATA Code AAT ACC
ICAO Code ZWAT DGAA
City Altay Accra
Country China Ghana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Accra
Elevation 2,460 ft 205 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 5.610000, -0.170000

Altay (AAT) to Accra (ACC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana is 9,416 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 China with Ghana. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Altay, it's 10:51 in Accra. With a 8-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 2,255 feet between the two airports. Kotoka International Airport sits lower than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Accra (ACC) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 42° (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 Altay Air Base (AAT) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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