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Airport Reference

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington, United States

IATA CodeIAD
ICAO CodeKIAD
CityWashington
CountryUnited States
Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Coordinates38.9531, -77.4565

How IAD Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, IAD shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Washington might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRIAD HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (IAD) tell you the flight is arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)5,902 km / 3,667 mi≈ 6.9h nonstop
JFK (New York)366 km / 227 mi≈ 0.4h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)11,355 km / 7,055 mi≈ 13.4h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)15,530 km / 9,650 mi≈ 18.3h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)15,681 km / 9,744 mi≈ 18.4h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Washington?

The main IATA airport code for Washington is IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport.

What time zone is Washington Dulles International Airport in?

Washington Dulles International Airport operates on America/New_York time.

How does IAD appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, IAD appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...IAD... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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