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Washington → Toronto Flights from Washington (DCA) to Toronto (YYZ)
Timezone shift 0h Direction neutral Flight time 1h 36m Distance 578 km Direct 2 airlines
Overview Airlines(20) Awards(2) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
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Washington to Toronto Flights Flights from Washington to Toronto are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 06:59 and 10:07. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 578 km (359 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Arrival Strategy for Toronto How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural sunlight and stay active to reset your internal clock, avoiding lengthy naps that can disrupt adaptation.
Afternoon arrivals should focus on light exposure and moderate physical activity, keeping caffeine intake strategic to maintain alertness without overstimulation.
Evening arrivals should minimize bright light, prepare for a shorter initial sleep cycle, and aim to align with local nighttime within the first 24 hours.
Best Time to Visit Toronto Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
06:59 Canadair Regional Jet 900 1h 36m
06:59 Canadair Regional Jet 900 1h 36m
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Jetlag Score 100
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 0.0 days
Aggressive 0.0 days
Direction neutral
Route Facts Origin DCA
Destination YYZ
Distance 578 km
Timezone Shift 0h
Direct Airlines 2
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