Today South African Airways starts nonstop service between D.C. and Accra, Ghana

PHOTO: South African Airways planes courtesy of South African Airways

Today South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, launches a new nonstop service between D.C.'s Dulles International Airport and Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport. This route will be available four days a week, and the new flight schedule is as follows (all times are local):

Washington D.C. - Accra – Johannesburg

SA #210 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)

SA #209 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday)

Depart Washington D.C – IAD: 5.40pm

Depart Johannesburg, South Africa: 5.25pm

Arrive Accra, Ghana: 7.40am +1

Arrive Accra, Ghana: 9.45pm

Depart Accra, Ghana: 8.40am +1

Depart Accra, Ghana: 10.45pm

Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa: 4.30pm +1

Arrive Washington D.C – IAD: 6.05am +1

“We are delighted to launch the only flight from Washington D.C. to Accra, as we are continually committed to offer convenient service and our unique blend of African hospitality between North America and Africa,” said Marc Cavaliere, Executive Vice President for South African Airways in North America. “Ghana is quickly becoming a strong international business destination in Africa and this new route is going to make travel to the region easier for many travelers from North America. We look forward to welcoming them on board and offering our award-winning service.”