IAD to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,902 km (3,667 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to IAD).
How far is it from Dulles to London?
The great-circle distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 5,902 km (3,667 mi, 3,187 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 LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northeast of IAD.
Airlines flying IAD to LHR
8 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dulles from London?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 5,902 km (3,667 mi, 3,187 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from IAD to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between IAD and LHR takes about 7h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from IAD?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northeast of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Which airlines fly IAD to LHR?
8 airlines appear on the IAD-LHR route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from Dulles (IAD):
Other routes from London (LHR):
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