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IAD to DLS: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → The Dalles (Columbia Gorge Regional the Dalles Municipal Airport)
2,252 mi
3,625 km · 1,957 nm
4h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,252 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 53m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- DLS — Columbia Gorge Regional the Dalles Municipal Airport · The Dalles, 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 DLS
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport60 mi away
- PDX · Portland International Airport69 mi away
- YKM · Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field72 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport86 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from DLS?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to The Dalles (DLS) is 2,252 miles (3,625 km, 1,957 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to DLS?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 53m 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 The Dalles?
The Dalles is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to DLS?
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