{ "response": { "Key": "IAD-ACC", "orig": { "code": "IAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Washington", "fullCity": "Washington, United States", "airport": "Washington Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "ACC", "type": "airport", "city": "Accra", "fullCity": "Accra, Ghana", "airport": "Kotoka Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "The flight from Washington, D.C. to Accra is about 5,290 miles and typically takes 9 hours 45 minutes nonstop on United Airlines. The return leg is longer at about 11 hours 25 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "United Airlines operates a daily nonstop flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Accra (ACC), with up to 17 departures per week. The flight typically takes about 9 hours and 45 minutes westbound, with evening departures around 6:40 to 7:20 PM. United is the sole carrier on this nonstop route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Accra?", "answer": "From Accra International Airport, taxis are the most common and convenient way to reach the city center; they're available outside arrivals, and the trip takes about 15–30 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Bolt also operate, often providing a more predictable fare. There is no direct mass transit link to the city, but public buses and tro-tros (shared minibuses) are options for the budget-conscious, though they can be crowded and less comfortable. Car rental desks from international and local agencies are available in the terminal if you prefer to drive yourself.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_City_Accra", "title": "Airport City Accra", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-19T15:53:02Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra_International_Airport", "title": "Accra International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-22T07:07:51Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport%20City%20Accra", "title": "Airport City Accra", "time_published": "2025-10-22T14:51:35Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra%20International%20Airport", "title": "Accra International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-20T06:17:12Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra", "title": "Accra", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-21T06:36:24Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "Average fares from Washington to Accra bottom out around $406 in late September, with September ($417), October ($426), and February ($445) the cheapest months overall. The most expensive stretch is late December, where average fares climb to about $563, and December as a whole averages $532.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "Overnight red-eye itineraries from Washington (IAD) to Accra are available, though all require a connection. The overnight leg is the transatlantic segment; United departs IAD at 17:40 and arrives in Brussels at 07:15, British Airways has departures from IAD between 17:45 and 22:25 arriving at London Heathrow between 06:20 and 10:50, Royal Air Maroc departs IAD at 21:00 arriving Casablanca at 09:15, TAP departs IAD at 17:05 arriving Lisbon at 05:30, and KLM departs IAD at 17:40 arriving Amsterdam at 07:10 — each then connects onward to Accra.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Washington and Accra?", "answer": "Common layovers include London, Paris, Amsterdam and Lisbon, which offer broad connections and efficient transfers, with visa‑free transit possible for many passport holders." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Accra?", "answer": "November to March sees lower humidity, less rain, and comfortable temperatures, making it the best time to visit." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, a visa if required, proof of onward or return travel, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, and a payment method for baggage." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Accra?", "answer": "Accra has only one airport, Kotoka International Airport (ACC), located about 10 km northeast of downtown." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Washington Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Washington, D.C., the fastest and most popular option to reach Dulles International Airport is the Metrorail Silver Line, which runs directly to the airport station and connects to the terminal via a pedestrian walkway. Alternatively, the Silver Line Express bus provides a nonstop ride from the Wiehle-Reston East station to the airport for a lower cost, while ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as Washington Flyer taxis, offer door-to-door convenience at a higher price. Shared van services and driving yourself with on-site parking are also available, with economy lots being the most budget-friendly for longer trips.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://flydulles.com/flight-schedule-dulles-international-airport-iad", "title": "flydulles.com - Flight Schedule - Dulles International Airport (IAD)", "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://parking.flydulles.com/economy-parking", "title": "Dulles International Airport Parking | Economy Parking", "time_published": "2026-02-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/ipw-2017-archived", "title": "IPW 2017 - Archived", "time_published": "2021-02-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/policefireems/fire-ems/fire-ems-washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "mwaa.com - Fire & EMS at Washington Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mwaa.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2023-09-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles%20International%20Airport", "title": "Dulles International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T14:07:38Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Accra airport?", "answer": "Accra Airport (ACC) has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside its terminals. Nearby, the ibis Styles Accra Airport is connected by a free airport shuttle that runs every 30 minutes.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/accra-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Accra Airport Guide (ACC) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T20:44:47Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/africa/accra-airport.htm", "title": "Accra Airport Guide (ACC) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-02-04T17:16:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra%20International%20Airport", "title": "Accra International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-20T06:17:12Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accra_International_Airport", "title": "Accra International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-22T07:07:51Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/lien_externe.svlt?code_hotel=A0K0&goto=fiche_hotel&merchantid=seo-maps-GH-A0K0&sourceid=aw-cen", "title": "ibis Styles Accra Airport, Hotel in Ghana - ALL", "time_published": "2026-06-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotoka_International_Airport", "title": "Accra International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T03:17:33Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Washington Dulles to Accra. On connecting itineraries, the long-haul leg is most often operated by a Boeing 777 (including the 777-300ER and 777-200), a Boeing 787-9, or an Airbus A350 (including the -900, -1000, and A330-900 Neo). The exact aircraft varies by airline and day — British Airways, Turkish Airlines, United, Ethiopian, Delta, and Qatar Airways all appear with different types — but the 777 and 787 families are the most common.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "United Airlines, a Star Alliance member, is the only carrier operating nonstop service from Washington Dulles to Accra. No other alliances are represented on this route's nonstop flights, though oneworld and SkyTeam members may offer connecting itineraries.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Washington?", "answer": "At Washington Dulles (IAD), the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in Concourse A offers a cocktail bar and sit-down dining for Upper Class passengers and SkyTeam Elite Plus members. Also in Concourse A, the Air France/KLM Lounge provides complimentary food and drinks for business-class travelers and Flying Blue elites. The Capital One Lounge, located pre-security near TSA PreCheck, features craft cocktails, locally inspired meals, and grab-and-go options for Capital One Venture X and Spark Travel Elite cardholders. The Turkish Airlines Lounge in Concourse B welcomes business-class passengers and Miles&Smiles elites with Turkish cuisine and a relaxation area. The Etihad Airways Lounge in Concourse A, which also operates as the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club, is accessible to Chase Sapphire Reserve and Priority Pass members and includes a full bar and shower suites.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex TH", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/services-amenities/airport-lounges/capital-one-lounge-iad", "title": "Capital One Lounge - IAD | flydulles.com", "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/zh-CN/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international/iad6-air-france-klm-lounge", "title": "Air France - KLM Lounge IAD AIRPORT A 大厅 杜勒斯国际机场 (Washington DC Dulles Intl) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets often exclude checked bags, while standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Accra?", "answer": "Flights from Washington to Accra typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class, with Premium Economy available on select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare class; flexible and premium‑cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares generally do not." } } } }