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IAD to YCD: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport)
2,369 mi
3,813 km · 2,059 nm
5h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,369 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 7m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- YCD — Nanaimo Airport · Nanaimo, Canada
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near IAD
Near YCD
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport32 mi away
- ZNA · Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport10 mi away
- YGG · Ganges Seaplane Base22 mi away
- YYJ · Victoria International Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from YCD?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Nanaimo (YCD) is 2,369 miles (3,813 km, 2,059 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to YCD?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 7m 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 Nanaimo?
Nanaimo is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to YCD?
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