Dulles to Gander (IAD–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
1,324 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
YHZ Halifax 5h 5m UA → AC Halifax (YHZ) to Gander flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 54m ACAVCM → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Gander flights
YYR Goose Bay ~6h 29m → PB Goose Bay (YYR) to Gander flights
CLT Charlotte ~10h 43m AAACAT → Charlotte (CLT) to Gander flights
CUN Cancún ~10h 52m UA → Cancún (CUN) to Gander flights
KEF Reykjavík ~11h 14m FIUA → AF Reykjavík (KEF) to Gander flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Gander
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,324 mi 2h 33m nonstop +1.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and YQX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IAD Routes YQX Routes IAD Live Flights YQX Live Flights IAD Delays
All flights from Gander (YQX) Gander to Dulles flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
YHZ ~5h 5m YYR ~6h 29m CLT ~10h 43m CUN ~10h 52m KEF ~11h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
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 → YQX
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
YQX → IAD
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
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
+1.5h
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · YQX: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 7.5:00 PM in Gander.
Distance & Flight Time
1,324 mi / 2,130 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

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–YQX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Gander route.
Route details
Distance1,324 mi / 2,130 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to YQX flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Gander International Airport take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,324 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Halifax / Stanfield and Toronto Pearson.
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from YQX 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 YQX

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Gander International Airport (YQX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to YQX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to YQX is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,324 miles (2,130 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Halifax / Stanfield and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.