DCU
Decatur
United States
965 km
599 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
965 km
599 mi / 521 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCU IAD
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code DCU IAD
ICAO Code KDCU KIAD
City Decatur Washington
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Chicago America/New_York
Elevation 592 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 38.900000, -77.500000

Decatur (DCU) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 965 kilometers (599 miles / 521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Decatur, it's 07:45 in Washington.

The return flight from Washington (IAD) to Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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