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IAD to AVR: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Alverca (Alverca Air Base)
3,585 mi
5,770 km · 3,115 nm
7h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,585 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 30m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- AVR — Alverca Air Base · Alverca, Portugal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near AVR
- LIS · Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)9 mi away
- CAT · Cascais Airport21 mi away
- QLR · Monte Real Air Base66 mi away
- BYJ · Beja Airport / Airbase81 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from AVR?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Alverca (AVR) is 3,585 miles (5,770 km, 3,115 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to AVR?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 30m 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 Alverca?
Alverca is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to AVR?
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