Flights Copenhagen → Washington
CPH → IAD
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Washington?
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Washington (IAD) takes about 8h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Copenhagen to Washington, utilizing an Airbus A340-300 aircraft. The destination airport sees over twenty-one million passengers annually, indicating a high volume of air traffic and significant demand for travel services.
The Copenhagen (CPH) → Washington (IAD) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to Washington (IAD) heads north-west for about 6,539 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 36m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 min (atfm); arriving into Washington it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 74% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating CPH-IAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CPH-IAD
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Washington (IAD) takes about 8h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Scandinavian Airlines System.
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The Copenhagen-Washington route is about 6,539 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
