Direct flights from Washington (IAD) to Harrisburg (MDT): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 22% of the last 23 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 23 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 23 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 151 km, an estimated 42 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Harrisburg. Updated 7 September 2026 at 14:18 UTC.
IADWashingtonbusy · +15
MDTHarrisburgtracking
151 km · ~0h 42m est.
dep bank 08:35–22:307x weekly
Runs rough · 1 airline · 7x weekly · nonstop
22% on time
of the last 23 operated IAD → MDT flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Washington to Harrisburg route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop IAD to MDT flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Mostly on schedule. The departure side at IAD is the weaker end, route health score 80/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on IAD–MDT?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:35 and evening departures around 17:20 from IAD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MDT delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from IAD to MDT?
Great-circle distance is 151 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 41–43 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does IAD–MDT fly?
United Airlines runs the route with about 24 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.