IAD
Washington
United States
1,010 km
628 miles
MSL
Muscle Shoals
United States
Distance
1,010 km
628 mi / 546 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
246°
west southwest

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IAD MSL
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Northwest Alabama Regional Airport
IATA Code IAD MSL
ICAO Code KIAD KMSL
City Washington Muscle Shoals
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 312 ft 551 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 34.750000, -87.610000

Washington (IAD) to Muscle Shoals (MSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) in Muscle Shoals, United States is 1,010 kilometers (628 miles / 546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 22:44 in Washington, it's 21:44 in Muscle Shoals.

The return flight from Muscle Shoals (MSL) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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