New York to Accra (JFK–ACC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–ACC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 5,109 miles in approximately 10h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 339 | 10h39 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · ACC: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, 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.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–ACC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to ACC
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
JFK to ACC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to ACC is about 10 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,109 miles (8,222 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.