Guatemala City to Dulles (GUA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA1552
UA United
7M8
12:05 AM
CST
6:18 AM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1562
UA United
7M8
12:05 AM
CST
6:10 AM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV654
AV avianca
32N
8:00 PM
CST
2:15 AM+1
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV655
AV avianca
32N
2:18 AM
EDT
4:43 AM
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LR655
LR Avianca Costa Rica
A20N
2:31 AM
EDT
4:52 AM
CST
4h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1523
UA United
7M8
5:52 PM
EDT
8:30 PM
CST
4h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Guatemala City to Dulles
3 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,862 mi 4h 5m nonstop +2h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

GUA–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Avianca Costa Rica lead the route. The flight covers 1,862 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GUA–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 8 7M8 4h05-4h13 Star Alliance
AV avianca 4 32N 4h15 Star Alliance
LR Avianca Costa Rica 1
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + UA (12 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: LR (1 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GUA to IAD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GUA to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,314
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
GUA → IAD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
IAD → GUA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric GUA→IAD SAL→IAD
Distance from GUA 126 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 12 45
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of GUA with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 8:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,862 mi / 2,996 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m.
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.

GUA–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance1,862 mi / 2,996 km
Flight time4h 5m to 4h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: GUA
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GUA to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take approximately 4h 5m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,862 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and United Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from GUA to IAD. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, BHM, SJO, DFW, EWR, SAL, IAH, CUN, MIA, PTY, LAX, FLL, ATL, JFK, BOG, MCO, MEX, YUL and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dulles is 2 hours ahead of Guatemala City.
Yes, return flights from IAD to GUA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAL. 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 GUA to IAD

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Avianca Costa Rica and United Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GUA to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to IAD ranges from 4 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,862 miles (2,996 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL).