Anchorage to Dulles (ANC–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ANC Airport Page →
3,348 mi airlines charter/private 3/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 24m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management, VistaJet Limited.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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UA572
UA United
B38M
8:15 PM
AKDT TS
7:01 AM+1
EDT
6h 46m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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UA2073
UA United
7M8
5:44 PM
EDT
9:29 PM
AKDT
7h 45m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 7h 46m 5YBRCK → ACAVCM Toronto (YYZ) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 8h 6m 5Y7LAA → ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 8h 19m DL → AMAVCM Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 8h 41m AFAMDL → AFCMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
JFK New York 9h 12m 3V5YBR → AMCIDL New York (JFK) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 28m AMBRDL → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
SEA Seattle 9h 29m 8CAFAM → ASAVAY Seattle (SEA) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 9h 42m CMUA → AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 46m 5Y7LAA → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 43m 5YASCA → AACACX Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Anchorage to Dulles
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3,348 mi 6h 46m nonstop +4h ahead

ANC–IAD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,348 miles in approximately 6h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ANC Routes IAD Routes ANC Live Flights IAD Live Flights ANC Delays IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Anchorage flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 3 B38M 6h46 70% Star Alliance –
HTT HTT 0 – – 70% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: HTT (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to IAD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 46m ORD ~8h 6m DTW ~8h 19m MSP ~8h 41m JFK ~9h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,715
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ANC → IAD
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → ANC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Dulles is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
3,348 mi / 5,388 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 46m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ANC–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance3,348 mi / 5,388 km
Flight time6h 46m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 6h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 3,348 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ANC to IAD: United Airlines, and others.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to IAD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Dulles is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from IAD to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ANC to IAD

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to IAD is about 6 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,348 miles (5,388 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.