YYC → IADCalgary to Washington

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Direct flights from Calgary (YYC) to Washington (IAD): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 20 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 3,134 km, an estimated 4 hours 31 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Calgary and Washington. Updated 13 September 2026 at 06:25 UTC.

YYC Calgary smooth · +0
IAD Washington smooth · +0
3,134 km · ~4h 31m est.
dep bank 11:45–14:589x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 8 operated YYC → IAD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −20 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−20 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~4h 31mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
United AirlinesWestJet

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
United AirlinesUA100% on time

Flights UA1172 14:58 daily · UA2786 14:58 Tu We Th Fr Sa

WestJetWS

Flights WS1730 11:45 Mo Fr

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-12UA2786dep −4 → arr−33
09-11UA2786dep −7 → arr−20
09-10UA2786dep −4 → arr−24
09-09UA2786dep −7 → arr−23
09-08UA2786dep +13 → arr−14
09-07UA1172dep −7 → arr−14
09-07WS1730dep +2 → arr−9
09-06UA1172arrived−20

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
YYCCalgary +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · S 5 kt Full YYC delay board →
IADWashington +0 min smooth ⛅ overcast · ESE 4 kt Full IAD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at YYC and IAD: 36% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +7 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Calgary to Washington route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop YYC to IAD 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.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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YYC to IAD questions

Is YYC–IAD running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on YYC–IAD?

Operators schedule morning departures around 11:45 from YYC. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from YYC to IAD?

Great-circle distance is 3,134 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 251–299 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does YYC–IAD fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.