ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,349 km
7,673 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
12,349 km
7,673 mi / 6,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
53°
northeast

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ACC NKG
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code ACC NKG
ICAO Code DGAA ZSNJ
City Accra Nanjing
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 31.740000, 118.860000

Accra (ACC) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 12,349 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 02:51 in Accra, it's 10:51 in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing (NKG) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 291° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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