Flight time from Dulles to London
IAD → LGW · Washington Dulles International Airport to London Gatwick Airport
The flight from Dulles (IAD) to London (LGW) takes about 6h 18m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,686 miles (5,931 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
6h 47m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
6h 18m
When will you arrive?
London is 5 hours ahead of Dulles. You cross 5 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 London?
- About 6h 18m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,686 miles, or 5,931 km (3,203 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- London is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
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