# Distance from Washington (IAD) to Fort Nelson (YYE)

> 3,864 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,864 km / 2,401 mi / 2,087 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 320° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 105° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 07:24 in Washington, it's 04:24 in Fort Nelson)
- **Elevation difference**: 941 ft (YYE is higher 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

### [Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yye-fort-nelson-fort-nelson-airport/1ef266de-b3ed-6206-bf99-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Nelson, Canada
- ICAO: CYYE
- Timezone: America/Fort_Nelson
- Coordinates: 58.840000, -122.600000
- Elevation: 1,253 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 07:24 in Washington, it's 04:24 in Fort Nelson.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iad-washington-washington-dulles-international-airport/1ef266df-22cc-64e2-b8c0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yye-fort-nelson-fort-nelson-airport/1ef266de-b3ed-6206-bf99-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)