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IAD to YWH: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Victoria (Victoria Harbour Seaplane Base)
2,348 mi
3,779 km · 2,040 nm
5h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,348 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 4m 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
- YWH — Victoria Harbour Seaplane Base · Victoria, 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 YWH
- YVR · Vancouver International Airport54 mi away
- YYJ · Victoria International Airport15 mi away
- FRD · Friday Harbor Airport18 mi away
- LPS · Lopez Island Airport21 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is IAD from YWH?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Victoria (YWH) is 2,348 miles (3,779 km, 2,040 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to YWH?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 4m 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 YWH?
Nonstop service on IAD–YWH 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 4m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Washington and Victoria?
Victoria is 3 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IAD to YWH?
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Why are some IAD to YWH fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain IAD–YWH 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.