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Flights from Washington to Islamabad

There are no direct flights from Washington to Islamabad. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 19h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 56m
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Washington to Islamabad at a glance

Fastest journey17h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Washington to Islamabad

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 Dubai (DXB) ISB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 06m
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WAS Abu Dhabi (AUH) ISB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 17m
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WAS Riyadh (RUH) ISB
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: airblue, AirSial, flyadeal
One airline, one ticket ~19h 26m
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WAS Istanbul (IST) ISB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 56m
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WAS Doha (DOH) ISB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~19h 13m
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WAS Beijing (PEK) ISB
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, Pakistan International Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 17m
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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
11,376 km7,064 miles
Journey time
17h 56mestimate
Time difference
+10hIslamabad vs Washington
Currency in Islamabad
PKR
Airports
IAD, DCA → ISB

Flights from Washington to Islamabad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Islamabad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. 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 Islamabad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,376 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Islamabad?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Riyadh (RUH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Islamabad?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB).
What is the time difference between Washington and Islamabad?
Islamabad is 10 hours ahead of Washington.

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