Dulles to Southend-on-Sea, Essex (IAD–SEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
3,712 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 4 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 11h 13m ACKLLX U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to Southend-on-Sea, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 25m ACAFKL U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Southend-on-Sea, Essex flights
GVA Geneva 15h 35m ACLXOS U2 Geneva (GVA) to Southend-on-Sea, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 22h 20m ACQQEUA U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Southend-on-Sea, Essex flights
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Dulles to Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,712 mi 6h 44m nonstop +5h ahead

IAD–SEN 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 SEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
451
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 → SEN
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
SEN → 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 →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Southend-on-Sea, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · SEN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,712 mi / 5,974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 44m 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–SEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Southend-on-Sea, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,712 mi / 5,974 km
Flight time6h 44m
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: SEN
IATA / ICAOSEN / EGMC
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation49 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to London Southend Airport take about 6h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 3,712 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Geneva Cointrin.
Southend-on-Sea, Essex 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 SEN

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

IAD to SEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SEN is about 6 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,712 miles (5,974 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Charles de Gaulle and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.