ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,625 km
6,602 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
10,625 km
6,602 mi / 5,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC LUM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code ACC LUM
ICAO Code DGAA ZPLX
City Accra Luxi
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 24.400000, 98.530000

Accra (ACC) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 10,625 kilometers (6,602 miles / 5,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 18:27 in Accra, it's 02:27 in Luxi. 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 2,685 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits higher than Kotoka International Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 279° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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