United Airlines is celebrating five years of nonstop flights between Accra and Washington D.C., having carried more than 435,000 passengers since launching the route in 2021.
United Airlines is marking five years of nonstop operations between Accra and Washington, D.C., highlighting continued growth on a route that has become a key link between Ghana and the United States.
Since launching the service in 2021, United has operated more than 2,100 flights between Accra and its Washington Dulles hub, carrying over 435,000 passengers and approximately 3,100 tonnes of cargo. The airline remains the only carrier operating a nonstop service between Accra and Washington D.C.
The route was initially introduced as a three-times-weekly operation before expanding to five weekly flights during the northern summer season. According to the airline, overall seat capacity on the route has increased by 66 per cent since launch.
“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 at United Airlines.
He added that the Washington Dulles hub enables onward connectivity to more than 65 destinations across the United States, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Dallas.
ROUTE OPERATED BY BOEING 787-8 DREAMLINERS
The service continues to be operated using Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft configured with United Polaris business class, United Premium Plus premium economy, Economy Plus and standard economy seating.
According to United, the aircraft operating the route feature:
- 28 United Polaris business class seats
- 21 United Premium Plus seats
- 36 Economy Plus seats
- 158 economy seats
The airline said the Dreamliner’s lower cabin altitude, larger windows, LED lighting systems and improved cabin environment are intended to enhance passenger comfort on long-haul sectors.
ACCRA–WASHINGTON DULLES SUMMER 2026 SCHEDULE
Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival | Frequency | Aircraft |
UA997 | Accra – Washington Dulles | 22:20 | 05:00 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Boeing 787-8 |
UA996 | Washington Dulles – Accra | 18:40 | 09:05+1 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Boeing 787-8 |
All times local and subject to change.
UNITED EXPANDS GLOBAL NETWORK FROM WASHINGTON DULLES
United currently operates up to 285 daily flights from its Washington Dulles hub to more than 125 destinations worldwide. The airline noted that the airport serves as a major international gateway to the U.S. capital, with services to 24 world capitals and 31 countries.
The carrier also confirmed plans to launch a new seasonal route to Reykjavik in May 2026.
SOURCE AND IMAGE: UNITED AIRLINES
