Flight time from Dulles to Los Angeles
IAD → LAX · Washington Dulles International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The flight from Dulles (IAD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 5h 5m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner, covering 2,283 miles (3,674 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
5h 20m
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
5h 5m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
4h 40m
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Dulles. You cross 3 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Dulles to Los Angeles?
- About 5h 5m nonstop on a narrowbody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 2,283 miles, or 3,674 km (1,984 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Dulles.
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