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

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3,688 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 8 hubs
DUB Dublin 10h ACEILX → BAEI Dublin (DUB) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h 20m ACKLLX → BAKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 20m ACAILH → ENLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
MAD Madrid 11h 3m ACAYEI → BAIB Madrid (MAD) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 12h 3m ACLXOS → BALX Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 14h 13m ACUA → BA Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to London flights
EDI Edinburgh 16h 5m ACUA → BA Edinburgh (EDI) to London flights
BCN Barcelona 19h 30m ACQQEUA → BAIB Barcelona (BCN) to London flights
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Dulles to London
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,688 mi 7h 13m nonstop +5h ahead

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

Also explore Best way to fly Dulles to London IAD Routes LCY Routes IAD Live Flights LCY Live Flights IAD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to LCY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DUB ~10h 0m AMS ~10h 20m FRA ~10h 20m MAD ~11h 3m ZRH ~12h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
600
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 → LCY
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
LCY → IAD
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
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
+5h
London is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · LCY: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
3,688 mi / 5,934 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 13m 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–LCY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to London route.
Route details
Distance3,688 mi / 5,934 km
Flight time7h 13m
Time difference+5 hours
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: LCY
Full nameLondon City Airport
IATA / ICAOLCY / EGLC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to LCY flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London City Airport take about 7h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 3,688 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main.
London is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
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 LCY

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and London City Airport (LCY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to LCY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to LCY is about 7 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,688 miles (5,934 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.