Washington to Albuquerque flight distance & time (IAD-ABQ)
How far is Washington from Albuquerque by plane? The great circle distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) is 2,620 km / 1,415 nm, about 3h 21m flight time, with an initial heading of 270° (W).
| From | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington, US |
|---|---|
| To | Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ), Albuquerque, US |
| Distance | 2,620 km · 1,415 nm · 1,628 mi |
| Initial heading | 270° (W) |
Airlines on this route
- Continental Airlines (CO)
- Continental Express (CO)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly IAD to ABQ nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| North American AJ (A-2) Savage | 1,416 nm / 2,622 km |
| de Havilland Canada / Bombardier DHC-8 Dash 8 | 1,418 nm / 2,626 km |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| Fokker Fokker 50 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-9 | 1,421 nm / 2,632 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-104 | 1,431 nm / 2,650 km |
| Sud-Est (SNCASE) / Sud-Aviation SE.210 Caravelle | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Sud-Est (SNCASE) / Sud-Aviation SE.210 Caravelle | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| de Havilland D.H.98 Mosquito | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Canadair / Bombardier CRJ700 (CL-600-2C10) | 1,434 nm / 2,656 km |
| Republic F-84F Thunderstreak | 1,435 nm / 2,658 km |
| Learjet Learjet 25 | 1,438 nm / 2,663 km |
| Cessna 525A Citation CJ2 | 1,451 nm / 2,687 km |
| Saab Saab-29 Tunnan | 1,458 nm / 2,700 km |
| Handley Page H.P.67 Hastings | 1,469 nm / 2,721 km |
| Junkers Ju 88 | 1,474 nm / 2,730 km |
| Learjet Learjet 24 | 1,475 nm / 2,732 km |
| Lockheed 18 Lodestar | 1,479 nm / 2,739 km |
| Fokker F28 Fellowship | 1,481 nm / 2,743 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Washington from Albuquerque?
- The great circle distance between Washington and Albuquerque is 2,620 km (1,415 nm / 1,628 mi).
- How long is the flight from Washington to Albuquerque?
- A direct flight from IAD to ABQ takes about 3h 21m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Washington to Albuquerque?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.