ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,270 km
8,245 miles
KKJ
Kitakyushu
Japan
Distance
13,270 km
8,245 mi / 7,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
46°
northeast

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ACC KKJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Kitakyushu Airport
IATA Code ACC KKJ
ICAO Code DGAA RJFR
City Accra Kitakyushu
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 33.850000, 131.030000

Accra (ACC) to Kitakyushu (KKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) in Kitakyushu, Japan is 13,270 kilometers (8,245 miles / 7,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Japan. 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 07:52 in Accra, it's 16:52 in Kitakyushu. 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 Kitakyushu (KKJ) 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 Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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