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Flight Distance from Dulles (IAD) to Glasgow (GLA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IADKIAD
Dulles, United States
Washington Dulles International Airport
Great Circle Path
5,519 km3,429 miles • 2,980 NM
Destination Airport
EGPFGLA
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Glasgow Airport
Direct Distance
5,519 km
3,429 Statute Miles
2,980 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 0m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
497 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
45° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 0m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 30m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
11h 7m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Allowed Stay180 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa free tourism up to 6 months.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- City / Country: Dulles, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAD
- Coordinates: 38.9445°, -77.4558°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 312 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- City / Country: Glasgow, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGPF
- Coordinates: 55.8719°, -4.4331°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 26 ft
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