ACC
Accra
Ghana
12,904 km
8,018 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
12,904 km
8,018 mi / 6,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Accra
Heading
44°
northeast

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ACC YEC
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code ACC YEC
ICAO Code DGAA RKTY
City Accra N/A
Country Ghana South Korea
Timezone Africa/Accra Asia/Seoul
Elevation 205 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 36.630000, 128.350000

Accra (ACC) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 12,904 kilometers (8,018 miles / 6,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 South Korea. 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 14:25 in Accra, it's 23:25 in Yecheon Airport. 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 300° (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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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