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IAD to AEX: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport)
1,000 mi
1,610 km · 869 nm
2h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,000 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 38m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- AEX — Alexandria International Airport · Alexandria, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near AEX
- ESF · Esler Regional Airport16 mi away
- POE · Polk Army Air Field43 mi away
- DRI · Beauregard Regional Airport58 mi away
- LFT · Lafayette Regional Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from AEX?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Alexandria (AEX) is 1,000 miles (1,610 km, 869 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to AEX?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 38m 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 Alexandria?
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to AEX?
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