United Airlines is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its non-stop flights between Accra and Washington D.C. Since launching the route in 2021, the airline has carried over 435,000 customers and 3,100 tonnes of cargo on over 2,100 flights between Accra and its Washington D.C. hub. United is the only airline serving Accra nonstop from Washington D.C.
United introduced its Accra to Washington D.C. route in 2021 as a three-times weekly service and subsequently expanded to five-times weekly in the summer season, representing an overall increase in total seat offer of 66 per cent since the route was originally launched. The route continues to be operated with state-of-the art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft featuring all-aisle-access United PolarisSM business, United Premium PlusSM premium economy, Economy PlusSM and economy seats.
“We are proud to celebrate five years of connecting Accra with the U.S. capital and this anniversary underlines the importance of Ghana within United’s global network,” said Amit Badiani, Head of Africa and Offline Europe Sales, United Airlines . “As the only airline directly connecting Accra with Washington D.C., we are able to offer our customers greater travel choice with not only a direct connection to the U.S. capital, but also the possibility to connect onwards via our Washington/Dulles hub to over 65 additional destinations across the U.S., including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Dallas.”
Accra (ACC) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Summer 2026
| Flight | From | To | Depart | Arrive | Frequency | Aircraft |
| UA997 | ACC | IAD | 22:20 | 05:00 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Boeing 787-8 |
| UA996 | IAD | ACC | 18:40 | 09:05+1 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Boeing 787-8 |
All times are local and subject to change.
Onboard Products and Services
United’s service from Accra to Washington Dulles is operated with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 28 all-aisle-access United Polaris business, 21 United Premium Plus premium economy, 36 Economy Plus and 158 economy seats. The revolutionary design of the Dreamliner offers customers many features for increased comfort, such as large windows, spacious overhead storage and modern LED lighting to simulate a full day, helping passengers adjust their internal clock on the transatlantic flight. In addition, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and smoother ride help customers feel rested on arrival.
United Polaris business class is a premium travel experience that prioritises relaxation and comfort, featuring quality inflight dining, amenity products from Perricone MD and Saks Fifth Avenue and full flat-bed seats with all aisle access.
United Premium Plus features a spacious seat with more legroom, elbow room and recline than a standard Economy Plus or economy seat, as well as an amenity kit, Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and plush pillow.
United Economy Plus offers added legroom and increased personal space. Located near the front of the economy cabin, the seats give the added benefit of a swifter exit from the plane on arrival. Economy Plus seating is available on all trans-Atlantic flights.
United economy offers complimentary food, soft drinks, juices, beer and wine, tea, coffee and inflight entertainment. On most aircraft, seats feature an adjustable headrest and a personal on-demand entertainment system.
United in Ghana
United returned to Ghana in 2021 and today operates nonstop service from Accra to Washington D.C. United customers in Ghana can book flights by visiting united.com or contacting the United Ticket Office on +233(0) 302 243 893 or +233(0) 302 243 895 (Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) or their travel agent.
United in Washington Dulles
United is operating up to 285 daily flights to more than 125 destinations across the United States and around the world from its Washington Dulles hub. Washington Dulles serves as the international gateway to the U.S. capital, with United service to 24 world capitals and 31 countries, including the launch of a new seasonal route from Reykjavik in May 2026.
