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IAD to LUF: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Phoenix (Luke Air Force Base)
1,970 mi
3,170 km · 1,711 nm
4h 20m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,970 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 20m gate to gate, flying west. 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
- LUF — Luke Air Force Base · Phoenix, 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 LUF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- GYR · Phoenix Goodyear Airport8 mi away
- BXK · Buckeye Municipal Airport19 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from LUF?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Phoenix (LUF) is 1,970 miles (3,170 km, 1,711 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to LUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 20m 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 Phoenix?
Phoenix is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to LUF?
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