Dulles to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (IAD–NBW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Dulles to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,322 mi 3h 35m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

IAD–NBW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,322 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–NBW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 76% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to NBW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Guantanamo Bay Naval Station is 0 hours the same as Dulles.
IAD: EDT · NBW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Guantanamo Bay Naval Station.
Distance & Flight Time
1,322 mi / 2,128 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Cuba does not require a visa from US passport holders, but the US restricts travel to Cuba under OFAC regulations. US citizens must qualify under one of 12 authorized travel categories (such as Support for the Cuban People, journalism, or educational activities). General tourism is not permitted. A Cuban Tourist Card is also required, available through airlines or travel agencies for around USD 50 to USD 100.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. US travelers should document their qualifying category and keep records for at least 5 years. Stays are allowed up to 30 days with one 30-day extension available.

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–NBW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Guantanamo Bay Naval Station route.
Route details
Distance1,322 mi / 2,128 km
Flight time3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: NBW
IATA / ICAONBW / MUGM
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to NBW flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Leeward Point Field take approximately 3h 35m. The route covers 1,322 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to NBW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, FLL, ATL and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 NBW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Leeward Point Field (NBW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to NBW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to NBW ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,322 miles (2,128 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI.