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IAD to YPW: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Powell River (Powell River Airport)
2,397 mi
3,858 km · 2,083 nm
5h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,397 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 10m 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
- YPW — Powell River Airport · Powell River, 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 YPW
- YGB · Texada Gillies Bay Airport10 mi away
- YQQ · Comox Airport19 mi away
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport74 mi away
- YBL · Campbell River Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from YPW?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Powell River (YPW) is 2,397 miles (3,858 km, 2,083 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to YPW?
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.
Are there nonstop flights from IAD to YPW?
Nonstop service on IAD–YPW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 10m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Washington and Powell River?
Powell River is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to YPW?
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Why are some IAD to YPW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IAD–YPW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.