Accra, Ghana → Dubai, United Arab Emirates · ✈ 8h 21min · 🚗 102h 4min
3,391 nautical miles · Time difference: +4h ahead · Direction: northeast
The distance from Accra to Dubai is 6,281 km (3,903 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 8h 21min.
The straight-line distance from Accra, Ghana to Dubai, United Arab Emirates is approximately 6,281 kilometers (3,903 miles or 3,391 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Dubai is located northeast of Accra. Accra is in Africa, in the Greater Accra region of Ghana, while Dubai is in Asia, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This intercontinental route spans from Africa to Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 6,281 km | ~8h 21min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Accra to Dubai. For 6,281 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Accra sits at 5.6037°N, 0.1870°W, while Dubai is located at 25.2048°N, 55.2708°E. The initial compass bearing from Accra to Dubai is 63° (ENE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Accra heading roughly ENE. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 19.60° and the longitude difference is 55.46°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Accra and Dubai is approximately 17.2848°N, 26.1088°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 3,141 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Dubai is roughly 4 hours ahead of Accra. When it is 09:00 in Accra, it is approximately 13:00 in Dubai. A 4-hour shift is small enough that most travelers adjust within a day. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Accra is a major city in Ghana with a population of approximately 2,291,352. Located in the Greater Accra region, it is an important hub in Africa. Accra is a significant metropolitan area in Ghana with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Dubai is a notable city in United Arab Emirates with a population of approximately 3,331,420. Situated in the Dubai region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Dubai offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in United Arab Emirates.
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At 6,281 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Africa to Asia. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 6,281 km, Accra to Dubai is one of the world's longer routes, covering 15.7% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Africa to Asia, spanning 4 timezones.
The straight-line distance from Accra to Dubai is approximately 6,281 kilometers (3,903 miles, 3,391 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 8h 21min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 102h 4min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Dubai is approximately +4h ahead compared to Accra.
The estimated road distance is approximately 8,165 km, which is about 30% longer than the 6,281 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.