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

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2,300 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 1 hub
SLC Salt Lake City 20h 6m BBQEJA DLKEKOW Salt Lake City (SLC) to Dulles flights
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Seattle to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,300 mi 3h 48m 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
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
79
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
IAD → BFI
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
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 PAE→IAD
Distance from BFI 5 mi 26 mi
Nonstop airlines 14 1
Weekly flights ~1 127 1
Flight time 3h 48m 4h 50m 4h 33m
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 3h 48m 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 time3h 48m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~3 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 3h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 2,300 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include 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, PAE 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 3 hours 48 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 Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA), Everett (PAE) and Abbotsford (YXX).