Dulles to London (IAD–BQH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,691 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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Dulles to London
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,691 mi 4h 58m nonstop +5h ahead

IAD–BQH 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 IAD to BQH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
IAD → BQH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
BQH → IAD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · BQH: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,691 mi / 5,939 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 58m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–BQH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to London route.
Route details
Distance3,691 mi / 5,939 km
Flight time4h 58m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: BQH
IATA / ICAOBQH / EGKB
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation598 ft / 182 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to BQH flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Biggin Hill Airport take about 4h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 3,691 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
London is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from BQH to IAD 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 IAD to BQH

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to BQH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to BQH is about 4 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,691 miles (5,939 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.