Tamale to Dongguan flights
Dongguan lies 12,042 km (7,483 mi) north-east of Tamale, +8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 11 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.
| Tamale | Dongguan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | China |
| Population | 464,316 | 9.6 million |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | TML, 17 km out | SZX, 42 km out |
Clocks in Dongguan are 8 h ahead of Tamale right now, so a 16 h 11 min journey lands 24 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dongguan
Crossing from Ghana into China: money changes from the Cedi to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Dongguan
Dongguan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, 62 km), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 80 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 98 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 70 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 42 km (26 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 62 km (39 mi) | 12,467 ft | 50 ft |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 80 km (50 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Foshan Shadi Airport (regional) | FUO | 70 km (43 mi) | 9,186 ft | 6 ft |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (regional) | HUZ | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,874 ft | 50 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,042 km (7,483 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Dongguan
Our booking partner lists 215 places to stay in Dongguan. Of the 207 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (76), and 33 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 2,757 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dongguan from Tamale?
12,042 km (7,483 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tamale.
How long does it take to get from Tamale to Dongguan by air?
About 16 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tamale and Dongguan?
Dongguan is 8 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Tamale to Dongguan flights?
Typically Yakubu Tali International Airport (TML) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX); Dongguan also has CAN, HKG, MFM, FUO, HUZ.
What currency do I need in Dongguan?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Dongguan?
Our booking partner lists 215 places to stay in Dongguan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.