Question 1

How long does it take to travel from London to Washington, D.C.?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Washington, D.C. takes around 8.4 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Washington, D.C.?

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The flight distance between London and Washington, D.C. is 5908 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Washington, D.C.?

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Several carriers operate flights between London and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Atlantic Airways, Lufthansa, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Austrian Airlines, United Airlines, Air France.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Norwich, Exeter, Humberside.

Question 8

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

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The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Altoona–Blair County, Lancaster.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between London and Washington, D.C.?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Ryanair, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, Aer Lingus.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between London and Washington, D.C.?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 11

What flights operate between London and Washington, D.C.?

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Traveling between London and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Norwich, Exeter, Humberside

Question 13

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

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There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Altoona–Blair County, Lancaster.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Washington, D.C. depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between London and Washington, D.C. depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between London and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£357
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£499
Cheapest round-trip	£423
Average round-trip	£526
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro (Blue/Yellow Line)	15-20 min	$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	fastest and most affordable
Taxi	15-30 min	$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro Silver Line	45-60 min	$6; flat fare to downtown	every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Washington Flyer Coach to Metro	20-30 min	$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro	every 20 min (traffic dependent)	connecting to Metro
Taxi	45-75 min	$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
MARC Penn Line to Union Station	35-45 min	$8; one-way fare	hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)	commuters to Union Station
Amtrak to Union Station	30-40 min	$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time	multiple daily (traffic dependent)	comfort and speed
Taxi	50-90 min	$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	late night arrivals

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
United Airlines	---	---	4	3	3	4	4
Lufthansa	---	---	2	2	2	2	2
Austrian Airlines	---	---	1	2	2	2	2
Air France	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Virgin Atlantic Airways	---	---	---	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 51 total	Daily flights: 7.29 average	Most flights: Wednesday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
United Airlines	UAL	UA	No
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No
TAP Portugal	TAP	TP	No
Air Canada	ACA	AC	Yes
Aer Lingus	EIN	EI	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	4°C	-2°C
February	7°C	0°C
March	12°C	3°C
April	18°C	8°C
May	23°C	13°C
June	28°C	18°C
July	31°C	21°C
August	30°C	20°C
September	26°C	17°C
October	19°C	11°C
November	12°C	4°C
December	7°C	1°C

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