Accra to New York (ACC–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL157+1
Seat map
DL Delta
333 Seat map
9:30 AM
GMT T3
4:11 PM
EDT
10h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3912cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
339
9:30 AM
GMT T3
4:19 PM
EDT
10h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL156+2
Seat map
DL Delta
333 Seat map
4:40 PM
EDT T4
7:00 AM+1
GMT
10h 20m
37%
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
ABJ Abidjan 13h EKETME ET Abidjan (ABJ) to New York flights
CMN Casablanca 15h 55m ATIBKQ AT Casablanca (CMN) to New York flights
LHR London 17h BA AAAFAS London (LHR) to New York flights
FCO Rome 17h 49m AZ AAAFAI Rome (FCO) to New York flights
GRU São Paulo 18h 20m ET AADLLA São Paulo (GRU) to New York flights
AMS Amsterdam 18h 22m KL AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to New York flights
IST Istanbul 19h 15m SQTK 6EAVB6 Istanbul (IST) to New York flights
LIS Lisbon 19h 23m TP AFB6BT Lisbon (LIS) to New York flights
IAD Dulles 19h 31m UA AFAMCI Dulles (IAD) to New York flights
BRU Zaventem 20h 9m LXSN SN Zaventem (BRU) to New York flights
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Accra to New York
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,109 mi 10h 45m nonstop -4h behind

ACC–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 5,109 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ACC–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 7 333 10h41 SkyTeam VS
AF Air France 0 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – DL
339 Airbus A330-900neo – VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (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 JFK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACC to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
975
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 → JFK
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
JFK → ACC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Accra

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric ACC→JFK LFW→JFK
Distance from ACC 105 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 10h 45m 10h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of ACC with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Accra, it's 2:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
5,109 mi / 8,222 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 45m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

ACC–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Accra to New York route.
Route details
Distance5,109 mi / 8,222 km
Flight time10h 45m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACC
IATA / ICAOACC / DGAA
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Passengers/yr3.4M
Elevation205 ft / 62 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACC to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Kotoka International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 10h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 5,109 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ACC to JFK: Delta Air Lines and Air France.
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 Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Mohammed V and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to JFK 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.
New York is 4 hours behind Accra.
Yes, return flights from JFK 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 JFK

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Air France. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ACC to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACC to JFK is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,109 miles (8,222 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Mohammed V and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lomé (LFW).