# Distance from Washington (IAD) to Grand Forks (ZGF)

> 3,416 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,416 km / 2,123 mi / 1,845 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 303° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 94° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 07:27 in Washington, it's 04:27 in Grand Forks)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,408 ft (ZGF 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

### [Grand Forks Airport (ZGF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zgf-grand-forks-grand-forks-airport/1ef266de-b4a1-6a9e-8901-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Grand Forks, Canada
- ICAO: CZGF
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.020000, -118.430000
- Elevation: 1,720 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 07:27 in Washington, it's 04:27 in Grand Forks.
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)
- [Grand Forks Airport (ZGF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zgf-grand-forks-grand-forks-airport/1ef266de-b4a1-6a9e-8901-06bb2780ed98)
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