Dulles to Charlestown (IAD–NOC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,286 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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
LHR London 10h 10m AYBACM EIQR London (LHR) to Charlestown flights
EDI Edinburgh 12h 6m ACUA FR Edinburgh (EDI) to Charlestown flights
CGN Köln (Cologne) ~9h 37m GAF FR Köln (Cologne) (CGN) to Charlestown flights
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Dulles to Charlestown
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,286 mi 5h 35m nonstop +5h ahead

IAD–NOC 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 NOC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
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
IAD → NOC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
NOC → IAD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
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
Charlestown is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · NOC: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in Charlestown.
Distance & Flight Time
3,286 mi / 5,288 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Ireland visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Ireland is an EU member but not in the Schengen area, so time spent in Ireland does not count against any Schengen 90-day limit. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay (Ireland has no minimum validity requirement beyond the trip dates). At Dublin Airport (DUB), Shannon (SNN), or Cork (ORK), immigration stamps your passport and may ask about your accommodation and return plans.

Ireland is part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) with the United Kingdom, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man. There are no routine immigration checks on travel between Ireland and the UK, but you still need valid identification. Northern Ireland (part of the UK) is freely accessible from the Republic with no border controls. The Wild Atlantic Way (2,500km coastal driving route) and the Ring of Kerry are among Europe's best road trips.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Dublin run about 6 hours 30 minutes on Aer Lingus, Delta, and United. Boston (BOS) to Dublin runs about 5 hours 30 minutes. Direct service also operates from Chicago, Newark, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington Dulles. Ireland uses the euro, trading at roughly $1.08 per EUR 1. The Leap Card works on Dublin Bus, Luas tram, and DART commuter rail at EUR 1.70 to EUR 3.30 per trip. The Airlink Express bus 747 runs from Dublin Airport to the city center in 30 minutes for EUR 8 ($8.65). Pub culture is part of daily life: a pint costs EUR 5.50 to EUR 7.50 ($5.95 to $8.10) depending on location.

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–NOC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Charlestown route.
Route details
Distance3,286 mi / 5,288 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: NOC
IATA / ICAONOC / EIKN
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Elevation665 ft / 203 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to NOC flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock take about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 3,286 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow and Edinburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NOC 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.
Charlestown 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 NOC

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to NOC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to NOC is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,286 miles (5,288 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.