EDF
Anchorage
United States
5,379 km
3,342 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
5,379 km
3,342 mi / 2,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
83°
east

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EDF IAD
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code EDF IAD
ICAO Code PAED KIAD
City Anchorage Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/New_York
Elevation 213 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 38.900000, -77.500000

Anchorage (EDF) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 5,379 kilometers (3,342 miles / 2,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Anchorage, it's 03:35 in Washington. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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