Airport Comparison
| GUC | IAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport |
| IATA Code | GUC | IAD |
| ICAO Code | KGUC | KIAD |
| City | Gunnison | Washington |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 7,680 ft | 312 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.530000, -106.930000 | 38.900000, -77.500000 |
Gunnison (GUC) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 2,543 kilometers (1,580 miles / 1,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 80°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Gunnison, it's 07:05 in Washington.
There is a significant elevation difference of 7,367 feet between the two airports. Washington Dulles International Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.