ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,329 km
6,418 miles
JGN
Jiayuguan
China
Distance
10,329 km
6,418 mi / 5,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC JGN
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Jiayuguan Airport
IATA Code ACC JGN
ICAO Code DGAA ZLJQ
City Accra Jiayuguan
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 39.860000, 98.340000

Accra (ACC) to Jiayuguan (JGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China is 10,329 kilometers (6,418 miles / 5,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 10:38 in Accra, it's 18:38 in Jiayuguan. 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 Jiayuguan (JGN) 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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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