ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,079 km
6,263 miles
GOQ
Golmud
China
Distance
10,079 km
6,263 mi / 5,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC GOQ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Golmud Airport
IATA Code ACC GOQ
ICAO Code DGAA ZLGM
City Accra Golmud
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 36.400000, 94.790000

Accra (ACC) to Golmud (GOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China is 10,079 kilometers (6,263 miles / 5,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 14:51 in Accra, it's 22:51 in Golmud. 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 Golmud (GOQ) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 277° (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 Golmud Airport (GOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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