ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,968 km
8,058 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
12,968 km
8,058 mi / 7,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC KYD
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code ACC KYD
ICAO Code DGAA RCLY
City Accra Orchid Island
Country Ghana Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Taipei
Elevation 205 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 22.030000, 121.530000

Accra (ACC) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 12,968 kilometers (8,058 miles / 7,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Taiwan. 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 06:51 in Accra, it's 14:51 in Orchid Island. 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 Orchid Island (KYD) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 289° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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