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FFD to IAD: distance & flight time
Fairford (RAF Fairford) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
3,608 mi
5,807 km · 3,136 nm
7h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
3,608 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 33m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FFD — RAF Fairford · Fairford, United Kingdom
- 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 FFD
- BZZ · RAF Brize Norton10 mi away
- GBA · Cotswold Airport11 mi away
- LYE · RAF Lyneham15 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport59 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FFD from IAD?
The flight distance from Fairford (FFD) to Washington (IAD) is 3,608 miles (5,807 km, 3,136 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FFD to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 33m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Fairford and Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind Fairford.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FFD to IAD?
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