ACC
Accra
Ghana
9,767 km
6,069 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
9,767 km
6,069 mi / 5,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC YGX
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code ACC YGX
ICAO Code DGAA CYGX
City Accra Gillam
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Winnipeg
Elevation 205 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 56.360000, -94.710000

Accra (ACC) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 9,767 kilometers (6,069 miles / 5,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 21:41 in Accra, it's 15:41 in Gillam. With a 6-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 Gillam (YGX) to Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 83° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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