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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Accra:

• Earliest: departs at 18:00 and lands at 04:20
• Latest: departs at 18:10 and lands at 04:30.

The flight takes about 10h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Atlanta to Accra.

A direct flight from Atlanta to Accra takes 10h 20m, covering 5,670 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Atlanta to Accra range from £1,008 to £1,566, with an average of £1,264 over the past 12 months. Anything below £1,008 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £1,264 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £885 return via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH), compared with £1,660 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £75–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £930 to £6,514. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Accra route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Accra are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £918, which is 38% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Atlanta to Accra usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Accra Kotoka (ACC).

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Accra most commonly connect through:

• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Atlanta to Accra. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £1,077 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,383, a difference of £307.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Accra.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 40m, compared to 16h 17m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 18h 41m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Accra is 5 hours ahead of Atlanta (Ghana Mean Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Accra flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• KLM: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

To be allowed entry into Accra, you will need to show a valid passport whose validity extends at least six months after you depart the country. The passport should also have at least one blank page for immigration stamps. You will also need a visa which you should apply for in advance since the country doesn’t provide visas upon arrival.

Upon arrival in Accra, you will need to exchange a few US dollars for the local currency, Ghanaian cedi, so that you transact easier while in the country. At the moment, Kotoka International Airport has only one currency exchange, Forex Trading services, which has three locations in the airport. There is one at the airport square, another near departure check-in, and the last one in the arrivals section.

There are various ways through which you can go to the city center from Accra airport. The most popular means is via taxi since taxis are available in abundance at the airport. Just go to the car park outside the arrivals area and you can have your pick of the bunch. If you would rather take public transport, you will have to walk to the bus station which is about 15min from the arrival terminal. While this may be cheap, it is not convenient especially if you have a lot of luggage.

There are plenty of layover options on this route; it just depends on the airline you’re traveling with. For example, if you’re flying with Air France, you will have a layover at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) which is the main hub for the airline. Similarly, when flying with KLM, there’s a good chance your layover will be at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) Other potential layover options include Doha when flying with Qatar Airways, and Chicago or Washington when flying with United.