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IAD to SCF: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Scottsdale (Scottsdale Airport)
1,942 mi
3,125 km · 1,688 nm
4h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,942 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 16m 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
- SCF — Scottsdale Airport · Scottsdale, 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 SCF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport14 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport11 mi away
- MSC · Falcon Field15 mi away
- AZA · Phoenix-Mesa-Gateway Airport26 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from SCF?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Scottsdale (SCF) is 1,942 miles (3,125 km, 1,688 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to SCF?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 16m 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 Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to SCF?
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