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IAD to NUQ: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Mountain View (Moffett Federal Airfield)
2,400 mi
3,862 km · 2,085 nm
5h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,400 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 10m 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
- NUQ — Moffett Federal Airfield · Mountain View, United States
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 NUQ?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Mountain View (NUQ) is 2,400 miles (3,862 km, 2,085 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to NUQ?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 10m 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 Mountain View?
Mountain View is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to NUQ?
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