ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,397 km
7,703 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
12,397 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
56°
east northeast

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ACC SQD
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code ACC SQD
ICAO Code DGAA ZSSR
City Accra Shangrao
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 340 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 28.380000, 117.960000

Accra (ACC) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 12,397 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 23:37 in Accra, it's 07:37 in Shangrao. 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 Shangrao (SQD) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 289° (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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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