Foshan to Tamale flights
Tamale lies 11,982 km (7,445 mi) west of Foshan, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 7 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Foshan | Tamale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Ghana |
| Population | 9 million | 464,316 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 44 km out | TML, 17 km out |
Clocks in Tamale are 8 h behind Foshan right now, so a 16 h 7 min journey lands only 8 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tamale
Crossing from China into Ghana: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Foshan
Foshan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 81 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 9 km).
Arriving in Tamale
Tamale is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakubu Tali International Airport | TML | 17 km (11 mi) | 7,999 ft | 553 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,982 km (7,445 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Tamale
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 199 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tamale from Foshan?
11,982 km (7,445 mi) in a straight line, west of Foshan.
How long does it take to get from Foshan to Tamale by air?
About 16 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foshan and Tamale?
Tamale is 8 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Foshan to Tamale flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML).
What currency do I need in Tamale?
The Cedi (GHS).
Where can I stay in Tamale?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Tamale, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.