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ACV to IAD: distance & flight time
Arcata CA (California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
2,445 mi
3,935 km · 2,125 nm
5h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,445 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 16m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ACV — California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport · Arcata CA, United States
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ACV
- EKA · Murray Field12 mi away
- CEC · Jack Mc Namara Field Airport56 mi away
- RDD · Redding Municipal Airport100 mi away
- RBL · Red Bluff Municipal Airport113 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ACV from IAD?
The flight distance from Arcata CA (ACV) to Washington (IAD) is 2,445 miles (3,935 km, 2,125 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ACV to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 16m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ACV to IAD?
Nonstop service on ACV–IAD depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Arcata CA and Washington?
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Arcata CA.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ACV to IAD?
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Why are some ACV to IAD fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ACV–IAD tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.