ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,886 km
8,007 miles
KAG
Gangneung Airport
South Korea
Distance
12,886 km
8,007 mi / 6,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
43°
northeast

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ACC KAG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gangneung Airport
IATA Code ACC KAG
ICAO Code DGAA RKNN
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana South Korea
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Seoul
Elevation 205 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 37.750000, 128.940000

Accra (ACC) to Gangneung Airport (KAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gangneung Airport (KAG) in Gangneung Airport, South Korea is 12,886 kilometers (8,007 miles / 6,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 South Korea. 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 08:43 in Accra, it's 17:43 in Gangneung Airport. 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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 301° (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 Gangneung Airport (KAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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