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IAD to MAM: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Matamoros (General Servando Canales International Airport)
1,478 mi
2,378 km · 1,284 nm
3h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,478 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 41m 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
- MAM — General Servando Canales International Airport · Matamoros, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from MAM?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Matamoros (MAM) is 1,478 miles (2,378 km, 1,284 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to MAM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 41m 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 Matamoros?
Matamoros is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to MAM?
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