ACC
Accra
Ghana
11,855 km
7,366 miles
SYX
Sanya
China
Distance
11,855 km
7,366 mi / 6,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC SYX
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sanya Phoenix International Airport
IATA Code ACC SYX
ICAO Code DGAA ZJSY
City Accra Sanya
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 18.300000, 109.410000

Accra (ACC) to Sanya (SYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) in Sanya, China is 11,855 kilometers (7,366 miles / 6,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 17:50 in Accra, it's 01:50 in Sanya. 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 Sanya (SYX) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 282° (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 Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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