ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,457 km
7,740 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
12,457 km
7,740 mi / 6,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ACC SQJ
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code ACC SQJ
ICAO Code DGAA ZSSM
City Accra Sanming
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 26.430000, 117.840000

Accra (ACC) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 12,457 kilometers (7,740 miles / 6,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 19:19 in Accra, it's 03:19 in Sanming. 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 Sanming (SQJ) 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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