Dulles to Accra (IAD–ACC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–ACC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,293 miles in approximately 9h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 5 | 788 | 9h45 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · ACC: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 10:00 PM in Accra.
US passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana. Apply online for an eVisa at evisa. gh.gov.gh. The single-entry tourist eVisa costs $150, is valid for up to 30 days, and takes 5 to 10 working days to process. Upload a passport scan, a recent photo, proof of accommodation, a return ticket, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, and bank statements. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least 2 blank pages.
Ghana does not issue visas on arrival for US citizens. The eVisa must be approved before boarding. At Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, immigration checks your eVisa approval, yellow fever certificate, and stamps your passport. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory with no exceptions. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card). For stays beyond 30 days, apply for an extension at the Ghana Immigration Service in Accra.
Direct flights from New York JFK to Accra run about 10 hours 30 minutes on Delta and United. Washington Dulles (IAD) to Accra runs about 10 hours on United. Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi (GHS), trading at roughly 16 GHS per $1. ATMs are common in Accra and Kumasi. Mobile money (MTN MoMo) dominates daily transactions and can be used by tourists who buy a local SIM. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. Uber operates in Accra. Shared minibuses (tro-tros) are the main public transport at GHS 2 to GHS 10 per ride depending on distance.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–ACC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to ACC
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
IAD to ACC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to ACC ranges from 9 hours 45 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
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.