3 airlines fly nonstop from Washington Dulles International Airport to Heathrow Airport. Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington, D.C.) to Heathrow Airport (London).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | LHR Heathrow Airport |
| United Airlines | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | LHR Heathrow Airport |
| Virgin Atlantic | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | LHR Heathrow Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
14 miles (23 km) from the city centre. 83.9 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Heathrow Express to Paddington (15 min from Terminals 2 and 3, 21 min from Terminal 5), every 15 minutes | about 15m |
| Train | Elizabeth line into central London, six trains per hour | about 35m |
| Metro | Piccadilly line Underground to central London (about 40-50 minutes) | about 40m |
US citizens need a passport and a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits of up to 6 months.
London is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C.. London uses the pound sterling (GBP).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic fly this route nonstop.
About 3,667 miles (5,902 km) between the airports.
London is 5 hours ahead of Washington, D.C..
US citizens need a passport and a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visits of up to 6 months.
Heathrow Express to Paddington (15 min from Terminals 2 and 3, 21 min from Terminal 5), every 15 minutes, about 15 minutes.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.