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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA997
UA United
788
10:20 PM
GMT T3
6:00 AM+1
EDT
11h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA996
UA United
788
7:44 PM
EDT
9:37 AM+1
GMT
9h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Accra to Dulles
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 5,293 mi 11h 40m nonstop -4h behind 15 1-stop hubs

ACC–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,293 miles in approximately 11h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 5 788 11h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (5 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
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
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
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACC to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
679
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
IAD → ACC
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
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 5 3
Flight time 11h 40m 11h 7m
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 40m.
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 40m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
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 approximately 11h 40m. The route covers 5,293 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ACC to IAD. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LOS, LFW, JFK, CMN, CAI, FCO, LIS, AMS, BRU, LHR, JNB, IST, GRU, DOH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ACC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACC to IAD ranges from 11 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,293 miles (8,518 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via LOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lomé (LFW).