Most private flights to Washington use Dulles, because Reagan National (DCA) has extra security rules for private aircraft.
Dulles sits about 23 miles northwest of downtown Washington in a straight line, and it's the main private jet airport we list for Washington.
Private jet routes through Dulles
We cover 2 routes through Dulles. The shortest trip is New York to Washington (about 50 min); the longest is Washington to Palm Beach (about 2 hr 15 min).
| Route | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York to Washington | Light jet | about 50 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Washington to Palm Beach | Light jet | about 2 hr 15 min | $12,000–$16,000 |
2026 estimates with typical fees, for the jet size most groups choose. How we estimate.
Runways at Dulles
Dulles has 4 runways; the longest, 01C/19C, is 11,500 feet. That is long enough for every private jet, including the largest long-range models.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01C/19C | 11,500 ft | 150 ft | concrete |
| 01R/19L | 11,500 ft | 150 ft | concrete |
| 12/30 | 10,501 ft | 150 ft | concrete |
| 01L/19R | 9,400 ft | 150 ft | concrete |
Flight times from Dulles
Estimated time in the air and one-way price from IAD to the main private jet airport of other cities, for the jet size most groups of four to six would pick. Real quotes depend on the date and where the aircraft is based.
| To | Distance | Usual jet | Time in the air | One way, estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 223 mi | Light jet | about 50 min | $5,500–$7,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,281 mi | Super-midsize jet | about 5 hr 15 min | $41,000–$53,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 916 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 20 min | $13,000–$17,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 576 mi | Light jet | about 1 hr 35 min | $8,500–$11,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,161 mi | Light jet | about 3 hr 5 min | $17,000–$22,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,061 mi | Midsize jet | about 4 hr 55 min | $32,000–$41,500 |
| Aspen (ASE) | 1,571 mi | Midsize jet | about 3 hr 50 min | $25,000–$32,500 |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 861 mi | Light jet | about 2 hr 15 min | $12,000–$16,000 |
Straight-line distances. Estimates use the same method as our cost calculator.
Other private jet airports nearby
- Teterboro Airport (TEB), New York: about 223 miles away.
- Westchester County Airport (HPN), New York: about 247 miles away.
- Republic Airport (FRG), New York: about 247 miles away.
- Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY), Martha's Vineyard: about 399 miles away.
When Washington gets busy
- Inauguration years and big summit weeks get busy.
- The spring conference season brings steady business traffic.
On those dates, aircraft and parking at Dulles fill up early and quotes climb. Booking two to three weeks ahead helps.
Questions about Dulles
How far is Dulles from downtown Washington?
About 23 miles in a straight line. Driving time depends on traffic.
Which routes use Dulles?
On this site: New York to Washington, Washington to Palm Beach.
Is Dulles only for private jets?
No. It also handles other traffic, but private jets use dedicated terminals (FBOs) on the field.
Codes: IATA IAD, ICAO KIAD. Coordinates, elevation and runways from OurAirports open data. See also the guide to charter fees, including landing and handling charges.