ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,403 km
8,328 miles
CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
Distance
13,403 km
8,328 mi / 7,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC CTS
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport New Chitose Airport
IATA Code ACC CTS
ICAO Code DGAA RJCC
City Accra Chitose / Tomakomai
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 42.780000, 141.690000

Accra (ACC) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan is 13,403 kilometers (8,328 miles / 7,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Accra, it's 20:41 in Chitose / Tomakomai. With a 9-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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