ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,696 km
6,646 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
10,696 km
6,646 mi / 5,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC JIC
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code ACC JIC
ICAO Code DGAA ZLJC
City Accra Jinchang
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.540000, 102.350000

Accra (ACC) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 10,696 kilometers (6,646 miles / 5,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 16:39 in Accra, it's 00:39 in Jinchang. 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 4,535 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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