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IAD to FRN: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Fort Richardson (Bryant Army Heliport)
3,336 mi
5,369 km · 2,899 nm
7h
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,336 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- FRN — Bryant Army Heliport · Fort Richardson, 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 FRN
- EDF · Elmendorf Air Force Base5 mi away
- MRI · Merrill Field7 mi away
- ANC · Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport13 mi away
- WWA · Wasilla Airport21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from FRN?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Fort Richardson (FRN) is 3,336 miles (5,369 km, 2,899 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to FRN?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 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 Fort Richardson?
Fort Richardson is 4 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to FRN?
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