# Distance from Washington (IAD) to Santa Clara (SAL)

> 3,051 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,051 km / 1,896 mi / 1,647 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 205° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → El Salvador
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 04:40 in Washington, it's 02:40 in Santa Clara)
- **Elevation difference**: 211 ft (SAL is lower than IAD)

## Airports

### [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Washington, United States
- ICAO: KIAD
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 38.900000, -77.500000
- Elevation: 312 ft

### [El Salvador International Airport (SAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sal-santa-clara-el-salvador-international-airport/1ef266df-6833-66ac-b232-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santa Clara, El Salvador
- ICAO: MSLP
- Timezone: America/El_Salvador
- Coordinates: 13.440000, -89.060000
- Elevation: 101 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 04:40 in Washington, it's 02:40 in Santa Clara.

## Related

- [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)
- [El Salvador International Airport (SAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sal-santa-clara-el-salvador-international-airport/1ef266df-6833-66ac-b232-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)