ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,678 km
6,635 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
10,678 km
6,635 mi / 5,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC DIG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code ACC DIG
ICAO Code DGAA ZPDQ
City Accra Shangri-La
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 27.790000, 99.680000

Accra (ACC) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 10,678 kilometers (6,635 miles / 5,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. 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 15:16 in Accra, it's 23:16 in Shangri-La. 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.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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