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IAD to ACA: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Acapulco (General Juan N Alvarez International Airport)
2,039 mi
3,281 km · 1,772 nm
4h 28m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,039 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 28m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- ACA — General Juan N Alvarez International Airport · Acapulco, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near ACA
- ZIH · Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport127 mi away
- CVJ · General Mariano Matamoros Airport147 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from ACA?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Acapulco (ACA) is 2,039 miles (3,281 km, 1,772 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to ACA?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 28m 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 Washington and Acapulco?
Acapulco is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to ACA?
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