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IAD to LYM: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Lympne (Lympne Airport)
3,736 mi
6,013 km · 3,247 nm
7h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,736 miles nonstop takes roughly 7h 48m 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
- LYM — Lympne Airport · Lympne, United Kingdom
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near LYM
- LYX · Lydd Airport9 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- MSE · Kent International Airport23 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport69 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from LYM?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Lympne (LYM) is 3,736 miles (6,013 km, 3,247 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to LYM?
A nonstop flight takes about 7h 48m 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 Lympne?
Lympne is 5 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to LYM?
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