ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,285 km
7,633 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
12,285 km
7,633 mi / 6,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACC TAO
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code ACC TAO
ICAO Code DGAA ZSQD
City Accra Qingdao
Country Ghana China
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 205 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 36.270000, 120.370000

Accra (ACC) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 12,285 kilometers (7,633 miles / 6,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 18:31 in Accra, it's 02:31 in Qingdao. 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 Qingdao (TAO) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 294° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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