ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,754 km
6,682 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
10,754 km
6,682 mi / 5,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ACC LJG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code ACC LJG
ICAO Code DGAA ZPLJ
City Accra Lijiang
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 26.680000, 100.250000

Accra (ACC) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 10,754 kilometers (6,682 miles / 5,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 13:32 in Accra, it's 21:32 in Lijiang. 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 Lijiang (LJG) 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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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