ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,670 km
7,252 miles
LYA
Luoyang
China
Distance
11,670 km
7,252 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
52°
northeast

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ACC LYA
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Luoyang Airport
IATA Code ACC LYA
ICAO Code DGAA ZHLY
City Accra Luoyang
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 840 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 34.740000, 112.390000

Accra (ACC) to Luoyang (LYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Luoyang Airport (LYA) in Luoyang, China is 11,670 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 16:40 in Accra, it's 00:40 in Luoyang. 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 Luoyang (LYA) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 288° (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 Luoyang Airport (LYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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