IAD
Washington
United States
1,638 km
1,018 miles
LFT
Lafayette
United States
Distance
1,638 km
1,018 mi / 884 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/New_York
Heading
238°
west southwest

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IAD LFT
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
IATA Code IAD LFT
ICAO Code KIAD KLFT
City Washington Lafayette
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Chicago
Elevation 312 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 30.210000, -91.990000

Washington (IAD) to Lafayette (LFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States is 1,638 kilometers (1,018 miles / 884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 19:47 in Washington, it's 18:47 in Lafayette.

The return flight from Lafayette (LFT) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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