Dulles to Gulf Shores (IAD–GUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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833 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 3 hubs
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 38m ACAVCM → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Gulf Shores flights
BNA Nashville 5h 37m AVAZCM → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Gulf Shores flights
SDF Louisville 5h 46m CMEJAUA → G4 Louisville (SDF) to Gulf Shores flights
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Dulles to Gulf Shores
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
833 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to GUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CVG ~4h 38m BNA ~5h 37m SDF ~5h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → GUF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
GUF → IAD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Gulf Shores is 1 hour behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · GUF: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Gulf Shores.
Distance & Flight Time
833 mi / 1,340 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m gate to gate.
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).

Facts

IAD–GUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Gulf Shores route.
Route details
Distance833 mi / 1,340 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: GUF
Full nameJack Edwards National Airport
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to GUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Jack Edwards National Airport take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 833 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Nashville and Louisville Muhammad Ali.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GUF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Gulf Shores is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from GUF 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 GUF

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to GUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to GUF is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 833 miles (1,340 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cincinnati Northern Kentucky, Nashville and Louisville Muhammad Ali. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.