IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington · United StatesICAO KIAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is an airport serving Washington, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 38° 56' 40.2" N, 77° 27' 20.9" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. With 126 direct destinations served by 40 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/New_York (GMT-4).
Destinations
126
Airlines
40
Elevation ft
312/ 95m
America/New York
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
IAD
ICAO Code
KIAD
City
Washington
Country
United States
Elevation
312 ft
Local Time
02:45 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:38.9445°
Longitude:-77.4558°
Popular Routes from IAD
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 534 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 219 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 3,677 mi | 7h 48m | long-haul | 888 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 3,861 mi | 8h 9m | long-haul | 932 kg | View |
| AMS | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 3,867 mi | 8h 9m | long-haul | 933 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 2,288 mi | 4h 60m | medium-haul | 574 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 3,892 mi | 8h 12m | long-haul | 939 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 321 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 132 kg | View |
| DEN | Denver, United States | 1,452 mi | 3h 25m | medium-haul | 365 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,172 mi | 2h 53m | medium-haul | 294 kg | View |
| DKR | Dakar, Senegal | 3,981 mi | 8h 22m | long-haul | 961 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at IAD
40 active airlines serving Washington Dulles International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
AeroMéxico
AMMexico
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Icelandair
FIIceland
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Pacific Wings
LWUnited States
Porter Airlines
PDCanada
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin America
VXUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Washington Dulles International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | Washington | United States | 38 km |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | Baltimore | United States | 73 km |
| Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field | HGR | Hagerstown | United States | 88 km |
| Richmond International Airport | RIC | Richmond | United States | 160 km |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | CHO | Charlottesville VA | United States | 125 km |
| Harrisburg International Airport | MDT | Harrisburg | United States | 151 km |
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | SHD | Weyers Cave | United States | 146 km |
| Altoona Blair County Airport | AOO | Altoona | United States | 167 km |
Other Airports in United States
Aberdeen Regional Airport
ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 38° 56' 40.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 77° 27' 20.9" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 38.944500
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -77.455803
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 02:45 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 312 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 95 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Washington Dulles International Airport?
The IATA code for Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD, and its ICAO code is KIAD. The airport is located in Washington, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from IAD?
There are 126 direct destinations available from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States.
What airlines fly from IAD?
There are 40 airlines operating from IAD, including Aer Lingus, AeroMéxico, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, and more.
What timezone is Washington Dulles International Airport in?
Washington Dulles International Airport is in the America/New_York timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Washington Dulles International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level.
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