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IAD to BGC: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Braganca (Bragança Airport)
3,619 mi
5,824 km · 3,145 nm
7h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,619 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 34m 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
- BGC — Bragança Airport · Braganca, 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 BGC
- VRL · Vila Real Airport66 mi away
- LEN · Leon Airport74 mi away
- SLM · Salamanca Airport88 mi away
- BGZ · Braga Municipal Aerodrome92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from BGC?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Braganca (BGC) is 3,619 miles (5,824 km, 3,145 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to BGC?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 34m 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 Braganca?
Braganca is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to BGC?
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