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HoustonWashington

Flights from Houston (IAH) to Washington (IAD)

Timezone shift+1hDirectioneastboundFlight time3h 1mDistance1,912 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

1,912 km

Fastest Flight

3h 1m

Timezone Shift

+1h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A319
Airbus A320-100/200
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737 MAX 9
+4 more

Houston to Washington Flights

Flights from Houston to Washington are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 07:20 and 11:55. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,912 km (1,188 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Washington

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

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.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Arrival Strategy for Washington

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.

Best Time to Visit Washington

Monthly climate overview

Humid subtropical

Jan

6°

-1°

85mm

Feb

8°

0°

75mm

Mar

14°

4°

95mm

Apr

19°

9°

90mm

May

24°

14°

105mm

Jun

29°

19°

110mm

Jul

32°

22°

105mm

Aug

31°

21°

95mm

Sep

27°

16°

85mm

Oct

20°

10°

95mm

Nov

14°

5°

90mm

Dec

8°

0°

80mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

IAH

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 5.0/10

IAD

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 5.0/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

UA
United Airlines
07:20Boeing 737 MAX 93h 1m
UA
United Airlines
07:25Boeing 737 MAX 93h 1m
UA
United Airlines
07:25Airbus A3193h 1m

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