Accra to Dulles (ACC–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA997
UA United
788
10:20 PM
GMT T3 Red-eye
5:55 AM+1
EDT
11h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA996
UA United
788
7:10 PM
EDT
9:24 AM+1
GMT
10h 14m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LFW Lomé 12h 30m ETKQLX ET Lomé (LFW) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 13h 27m DLVS AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
CMN Casablanca 16h 55m ATIBKQ AT Casablanca (CMN) to Dulles flights
AMS Amsterdam 17h 50m KL ACKLLX Amsterdam (AMS) to Dulles flights
CAI Cairo 19h 30m EYMS MS Cairo (CAI) to Dulles flights
GRU São Paulo 19h 35m ET UA São Paulo (GRU) to Dulles flights
IST Istanbul 20h SQTK 6EPKTG Istanbul (IST) to Dulles flights
BRU Zaventem 20h 25m LXSN ACLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Dulles flights
FCO Rome 20h 49m AZ ACAZET Rome (FCO) to Dulles flights
LHR London 21h 20m BA AYBACM London (LHR) to Dulles flights
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Accra to Dulles
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,293 mi 11h 35m nonstop -4h behind

ACC–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,293 miles in approximately 11h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ACC–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 788 11h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ACC to IAD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACC to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
728
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ACC → IAD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
IAD → ACC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Accra

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric ACC→IAD LFW→IAD
Distance from ACC 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 3
Flight time 11h 35m 10h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of ACC with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Dulles is 4 hours behind Accra.
ACC: GMT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Accra, it's 2:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
5,293 mi / 8,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 35m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

ACC–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Accra to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance5,293 mi / 8,518 km
Flight time11h 35m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACC
IATA / ICAOACC / DGAA
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Passengers/yr3.4M
Elevation205 ft / 62 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACC to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kotoka International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 11h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 5,293 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ACC to IAD: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lomé–Tokoin, John F. Kennedy and Mohammed V.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 4 hours behind Accra.
Yes, return flights from IAD to ACC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ACC to IAD

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ACC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACC to IAD is about 11 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,293 miles (8,518 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lomé–Tokoin, John F. Kennedy and Mohammed V. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lomé (LFW).