ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,040 km
8,103 miles
SDK
Sandakan
Malaysia
Distance
13,040 km
8,103 mi / 7,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

ACC SDK
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sandakan Airport
IATA Code ACC SDK
ICAO Code DGAA WBKS
City Accra Sandakan
Country Ghana Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Kuching
Elevation 205 ft 46 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 5.900000, 118.060000

Accra (ACC) to Sandakan (SDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sandakan Airport (SDK) in Sandakan, Malaysia is 13,040 kilometers (8,103 miles / 7,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Malaysia. 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 16:11 in Accra, it's 00:11 in Sandakan. 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 Sandakan (SDK) 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 Sandakan Airport (SDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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