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Flights from Washington to Glasgow

There are no direct flights from Washington to Glasgow. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Reykjavik, about 8h 30m door to door (47 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 30m
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Washington to Glasgow at a glance

Fastest journey8h 30mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Reykjavik

Best ways to fly from Washington to Glasgow

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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WAS New York (EWR) GLA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu21:00 WAS22:05 EWR1h 10m connection23:15 EWR10:30 GLAUnited Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 30m
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WAS Reykjavik (KEF) GLA
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, Jet2
Fri23:15 WAS08:45 KEF1h 30m connection10:15 KEF13:11 GLAIcelandair
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 56m
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WAS Dublin (DUB) GLA
Leg 1: United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair
Fri21:00 WAS08:30 DUB2h 15m connection10:45 DUB11:32 GLAAer Lingus + Ryanair
21 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 32m
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4
WAS Amsterdam (AMS) GLA
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~11h 09m
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WAS London (LHR) GLA
Leg 1: British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 35m
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WAS Paris (CDG) GLA
Leg 1: Air France, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~11h 20m
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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
8h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
+5hGlasgow vs Washington
Currency in Glasgow
GBP
Airports
IAD, DCA → GLA, PIK

Flights from Washington to Glasgow: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Glasgow?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York, Reykjavik and Dublin. 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 Washington to Glasgow?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Glasgow?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR), Reykjavik (KEF), Dublin (DUB) and Amsterdam (AMS). United Airlines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Glasgow?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Glasgow: Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
What is the time difference between Washington and Glasgow?
Glasgow is 5 hours ahead of Washington.

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