Accra to London (ACC–LGW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
BA2066
BA British
777
9:10 PM
GMT T3
4:00 AM+1
GMT
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA2067
BA British
777
11:50 AM
GMT TS
6:30 PM
GMT
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Accra to London
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 3,147 mi 6h 50m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

ACC–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,147 miles in approximately 6h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ACC–LGW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 5 777 6h50 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (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 LGW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
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 LGW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
874
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
London is 0 hours the same as Accra.
ACC: GMT · LGW: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Accra, it's 6:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,147 mi / 5,064 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 50m.
Getting from LGW

The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.

London Climate

Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.

Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.

ACC–LGW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Accra to London route.
Route details
Distance3,147 mi / 5,064 km
Flight time6h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: ACC
IATA / ICAOACC / DGAA
TimezoneAfrica/Accra
Passengers/yr3.4M
Elevation205 ft / 62 m
Destination: LGW
IATA / ICAOLGW / EGKK
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr43.2M
Elevation202 ft / 62 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACC to LGW flights.
Nonstop flights from Kotoka International Airport to London Gatwick Airport take approximately 6h 50m. The route covers 3,147 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: British Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ACC to LGW. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMN, LOS, LYS, LIS, AMS, LHR, DOH, JFK, FCO, IST, ADD, NBO and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LGW to ACC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ACC to LGW

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ACC to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACC to LGW ranges from 6 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,147 miles (5,064 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.