Seattle to Dulles (BFI–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,300 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 33m ago
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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
SFO San Francisco 7h 34m EJAUA DLNZOS San Francisco (SFO) to Dulles flights
DEN Denver 9h 25m EJAUA AVAZCM Denver (DEN) to Dulles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 10h 18m UA DLKEUA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dulles flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 53m EJAUA AAAZCA Los Angeles (LAX) to Dulles flights
PHX Phoenix 25h 57m WN AVOSSN Phoenix (PHX) to Dulles flights
LBB Lubbock ~6h 46m Lubbock (LBB) to Dulles flights
YYC Calgary ~7h 5m ACUAWS Calgary (YYC) to Dulles flights
MKC Kansas City ~7h 15m UA Kansas City (MKC) to Dulles flights
BWI Baltimore ~7h 16m UA Baltimore (BWI) to Dulles flights
SEA Seattle ~8h 6m UA ASAVCM Seattle (SEA) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Seattle to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,300 mi 4h 16m nonstop +3h ahead

BFI–IAD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFI to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
232
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFI → IAD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
IAD → BFI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric BFI→IAD SEA→IAD YXX→IAD
Distance from BFI 5 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 13 2
Weekly flights ~1 129
Flight time 4h 16m 4h 39m 4h 37m
Airports within 200 miles of BFI with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
BFI: PDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,300 mi / 3,701 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m 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.

BFI–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance2,300 mi / 3,701 km
Flight time4h 16m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFI
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFI to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from King County International Airport - Boeing Field to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 4h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 2,300 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Denver and Salt Lake City.
Dulles is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Yes, return flights from IAD to BFI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA and YXX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 BFI to IAD

King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFI to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFI to IAD is about 4 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,300 miles (3,701 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Denver and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA) and Abbotsford (YXX).