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

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8:04 PM
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7M8
5:43 PM
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Anchorage to Dulles
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 3,348 mi 6h 57m nonstop +4h ahead 63 1-stop hubs

ANC–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,348 miles in approximately 6h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ANC Routes IAD Routes ANC Live Flights IAD Live Flights ANC Delays IAD Delays
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 7 7M8 6h57 74% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,050
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.
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 57m to 7h 51m.
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 57m to 7h 51m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
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 approximately 6h 57m to 7h 51m. The route covers 3,348 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ANC to IAD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, PWK, SUS, MKC, STP, TEB, CGF, MKE, JAC, FOK, IND, SDF, YYC, BFI, MEM, YQB, CVG, GSO, YVR, DAL, CHS, YUL, BZN, AEX, JAN, GSP, GPT, AFW, SCF, PSP, MAF, SUA, SAT, PHX, LAS, SAL, DTW, GDL, MSP, CGK, LBG, ATL, DEN, IAH, ORD, SLC, AMS, FRA, YYZ, DFW, SEA, JFK, HND, MIA, LAX, PDX, EWR, SFO, SAN, PEK, HSV, HNL and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to IAD ranges from 6 hours 57 minutes to 7 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,348 miles (5,388 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.