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IAD to VLC: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Valencia (Valencia Airport)
3,984 mi
6,411 km · 3,462 nm
8h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
3,984 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- VLC — Valencia Airport · Valencia, Spain
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near VLC
- CDT · Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport58 mi away
- TEV · Teruel Airport74 mi away
- ABC · Albacete-Los Llanos Airport83 mi away
- ALC · Alicante International Airport84 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from VLC?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Valencia (VLC) is 3,984 miles (6,411 km, 3,462 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to VLC?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 17m 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 Valencia?
Valencia is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to VLC?
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