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Flights from Glasgow to Washington

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Reykjavik or Dublin, about 9h 33m door to door (52 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 33m
GLAWASAMS

Glasgow to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey9h 33mVia Reykjavik, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Reykjavik or Dublin

Best ways to fly from Glasgow to Washington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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GLA Reykjavik (KEF) WAS
Leg 1: Icelandair, Jet2 · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Mon14:45 GLA15:51 KEF1h 24m connection17:15 KEF19:18 WASIcelandair
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 33m
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GLA Dublin (DUB) WAS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: United Airlines, Aer Lingus
Thu09:30 GLA10:18 DUB2h 12m connection12:30 DUB15:13 WASRyanair + Aer Lingus
18 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 43m
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GLA Amsterdam (AMS) WAS
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Wed10:00 GLA12:21 AMS1h 24m connection13:45 AMS15:56 WASKLM
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 56m
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GLA Toronto (YYZ) WAS
Leg 1: Air Transat, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Republic Airlines
Mon09:15 GLA11:40 YYZ2h 20m connection14:00 YYZ15:16 WASAir Transat + Air Canada
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 01m
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GLA New York (EWR) WAS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon14:00 GLA16:28 EWR3h 32m connection20:00 EWR21:04 WASUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 04m
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GLA London (LHR) WAS
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic
One airline, one ticket ~10h 35m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,508 km3,420 miles
Journey time
9h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hWashington vs Glasgow
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
GLA, PIK → IAD, DCA

Flights from Glasgow to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Reykjavik, Dublin and Amsterdam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Glasgow to Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Glasgow and Washington?
The best connecting points are Reykjavik (KEF), Dublin (DUB), Amsterdam (AMS) and Toronto (YYZ). Icelandair flies both legs via Reykjavik, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Glasgow and Washington?
Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Washington?
Washington is 5 hours behind Glasgow.

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