Dubai, United Arab Emirates → Accra, Ghana · ✈ 8h 21min · 🚗 102h 4min
3,391 nautical miles · Time difference: -4h behind · Direction: southwest
The distance from Dubai to Accra 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 Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Accra, Ghana 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.
Accra is located southwest of Dubai. Dubai is in Asia, in the Dubai region of United Arab Emirates, while Accra is in Africa, in Greater Accra, Ghana. This intercontinental route spans from Asia to Africa.
| 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 Dubai to Accra. For 6,281 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Dubai sits at 25.2048°N, 55.2708°E, while Accra is located at 5.6037°N, 0.1870°W. The initial compass bearing from Dubai to Accra is 259° (W), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dubai heading roughly W. 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 Dubai and Accra 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.
Accra is roughly 4 hours behind Dubai. When it is 09:00 in Dubai, it is approximately 05:00 in Accra. 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.
Dubai is a major city in United Arab Emirates with a population of approximately 3,331,420. Located in the Dubai region, it is an important hub in Asia. Dubai is a significant metropolitan area in United Arab Emirates with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Accra is a notable city in Ghana with a population of approximately 2,291,352. Situated in the Greater Accra region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Accra offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Ghana.
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At 6,281 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Asia to Africa. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 6,281 km, Dubai to Accra is one of the world's longer routes, covering 15.7% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Asia to Africa, spanning 4 timezones.
The straight-line distance from Dubai to Accra 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.
Accra is approximately -4h behind compared to Dubai.
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.