ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,898 km
6,771 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
10,898 km
6,771 mi / 5,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC SYM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code ACC SYM
ICAO Code DGAA ZPSM
City Accra Simao
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 22.790000, 100.960000

Accra (ACC) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 10,898 kilometers (6,771 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 13:34 in Accra, it's 21:34 in Simao. 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 Simao (SYM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 280° (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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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