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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL157
DL Delta
339
8:10 AM
GMT T3
3:25 PM
EDT
11h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF8702
AF Air France
339
9:10 AM
GMT T1
3:30 PM
EDT
11h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL156
DL Delta
339
6:35 PM
EDT T4
8:17 AM+1
GMT
9h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Accra to New York
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,109 mi 11h 15m nonstop -4h behind 16 1-stop hubs

ACC–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 5,109 miles in approximately 11h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ACC–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 7 339 11h20 SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 339 11h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
339 Airbus A330-900neo – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (14 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
16
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
872
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
JFK → ACC
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
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 3
Flight time 11h 15m 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 11h 15m to 11h 20m.
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 time11h 15m to 11h 20m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: ACC
IATA / ICAOACC / DGAA
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Passengers/yr3.4M
Elevation205 ft / 62 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
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 approximately 11h 15m to 11h 20m. The route covers 5,109 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from ACC to JFK. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFW, CMN, AMS, FCO, BRU, LHR, IAD, LGW, CAI, LIS, GRU, IST, DOH, ABJ, NBO and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ACC to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACC to JFK ranges from 11 hours 15 minutes to 11 hours 20 minutes. 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

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via LFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lomé (LFW).