IAD to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,674 km (2,283 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 5h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to IAD).
How far is it from Dulles to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 3,674 km (2,283 mi, 1,984 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from IAD to LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 5h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly west of IAD.
How is the IAD to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written IAD-LAX in IATA codes and KIAD-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD (KIAD), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| IAD | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | KIAD | KLAX |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #72 | #7 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 187 ft (57 m) lower than IAD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying IAD to LAX
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| VX | Virgin America | VRD | Redwood | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dulles from Los Angeles?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 3,674 km (2,283 mi, 1,984 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IAD to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between IAD and LAX takes about 5h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from IAD?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly west of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Which airlines fly IAD to LAX?
4 airlines appear on the IAD-LAX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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