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IAD to LZC: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Lazard Cardenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport)
2,074 mi
3,337 km · 1,802 nm
4h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
2,074 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 32m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- LZC — Lázaro Cárdenas Airport · Lazard Cardenas, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near LZC
- ZIH · Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport57 mi away
- UPN · Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport97 mi away
- CLQ · Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid Airport125 mi away
- ZMM · Zamora Airport141 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from LZC?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Lazard Cardenas (LZC) is 2,074 miles (3,337 km, 1,802 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to LZC?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 32m 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 Lazard Cardenas?
Lazard Cardenas is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to LZC?
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