ACC
Accra
Ghana
13,585 km
8,441 miles
SYO
Shonai
Japan
Distance
13,585 km
8,441 mi / 7,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
36°
northeast

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ACC SYO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Shonai Airport
IATA Code ACC SYO
ICAO Code DGAA RJSY
City Accra Shonai
Country Ghana Japan
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 205 ft 86 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 38.810000, 139.790000

Accra (ACC) to Shonai (SYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Shonai Airport (SYO) in Shonai, Japan is 13,585 kilometers (8,441 miles / 7,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Japan. 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 19:21 in Accra, it's 04:21 in Shonai. With a 9-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 Shonai (SYO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 311° (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 Shonai Airport (SYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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