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Flights from London to Washington
LHR → IAD
London to Washington is a route covering 5,901 km (3,667 miles), with a typical flight time of 7h 26m. 10 airport combinations currently serve this route, giving travelers flexibility on departure and arrival points. Washington is located in United States, in Americas. This page brings together real route data, current fares where available, and links to more specific planning tools — flight duration, distance, direct-flight availability, and seasonal patterns — so you can plan the trip itself rather than piece it together from separate searches. Fares and availability change constantly; the figures below reflect what's actually on file for this route today, not an estimate.
Why visit Washington
Washington is in United States (Northern America). Washington is the capital of United States. The main languages are Chinese, English, French. The local currency is the United States dollar ($).
Airport information
Best time to book
As a general industry pattern, mid-week departures (Tuesday and Wednesday) and booking 4–8 weeks ahead tend to run cheaper than weekend or last-minute fares. We don't have a live fare history for this specific route yet — use the search box to see current prices.
Best months to travel
Typical weather in Washington by season, based on the last 3 years of real historical data.
Flight duration
This is the direct, non-stop flight time for the route's real great-circle distance. Connecting itineraries take longer depending on layover length.
Nearby airports
- London City Airport (LCY)36 km
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW)41 km
- London Luton Airport (LTN)45 km
- London Stansted Airport (STN)67 km
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)38 km
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport (BWI)73 km
- Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR)88 km
Things to do in Washington
Transportation from the airport
Most airports offer a mix of taxi ranks, rideshare pickup zones, airport rail or bus links, and rental car counters. Exact options, journey times, and fares vary by airport and terminal — check Washington's official airport website for current transfer options before you travel.