Muscle Shoals to Dulles (MSL–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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632 mi airlines charter/private
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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 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 9m LF AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 15m AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
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Muscle Shoals to Dulles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
632 mi 2h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

MSL–IAD 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 MSL to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
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
MSL → IAD
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
IAD → MSL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Other ways to reach Dulles from Muscle Shoals

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric MSL→IAD HSV→IAD TUP→IAD
Distance from MSL 48 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 2h 18m 1h 56m 1h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of MSL with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Muscle Shoals.
MSL: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
632 mi / 1,016 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

MSL–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Muscle Shoals to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance632 mi / 1,016 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSL
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSL to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Northwest Alabama Regional Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 632 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Muscle Shoals.
Yes, return flights from IAD to MSL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, TUP and BHM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 MSL to IAD

Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSL to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSL to IAD is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 632 miles (1,016 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Tupelo (TUP) and Birmingham (BHM).