ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,122 km
5,668 miles
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
Canada
Distance
9,122 km
5,668 mi / 4,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Accra
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC YAM
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Sault Ste Marie Airport
IATA Code ACC YAM
ICAO Code DGAA CYAM
City Accra Sault Ste Marie
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Toronto
Elevation 205 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 46.480000, -84.510000

Accra (ACC) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) in Sault Ste Marie, Canada is 9,122 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:41 in Accra, it's 04:41 in Sault Ste Marie. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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