Flights to Alexandria
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Alexandria is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,169 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 39 km), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 53 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,169 ft | 15 ft |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | 39 km (24 mi) | 11,500 ft | 312 ft |
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,503 ft | 146 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,169 ft, DCA handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 15 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Alexandria
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria to New York City | United States | 336 km (209 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Alexandria to Toronto | Canada | 579 km (360 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Alexandria to Brooklyn | United States | 335 km (208 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Alexandria to Chicago | United States | 960 km (596 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Alexandria to Queens | United States | 345 km (214 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Alexandria to Montréal | Canada | 798 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Alexandria to Philadelphia | United States | 206 km (128 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Alexandria to Manhattan | United States | 343 km (213 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Alexandria to The Bronx | United States | 354 km (220 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Alexandria to Ottawa | Canada | 743 km (462 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Alexandria to Jacksonville | United States | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Alexandria to Columbus | United States | 527 km (328 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Alexandria to Charlotte | United States | 521 km (324 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Alexandria to Indianapolis | United States | 791 km (492 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Alexandria to Mississauga | Canada | 574 km (357 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Alexandria to Nashville | United States | 907 km (564 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Alexandria to Brampton | Canada | 588 km (365 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Alexandria to Boston | United States | 641 km (399 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Alexandria to Detroit | United States | 640 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Alexandria to Memphis | United States | 1,223 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Alexandria to Louisville | United States | 760 km (472 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Alexandria to Hamilton | Canada | 547 km (340 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Alexandria to Shanghai | China | 11,996 km (7,454 mi) | about 16 h 8 min |
| Alexandria to Chongqing | China | 12,404 km (7,708 mi) | about 16 h 39 min |
| Alexandria to Chengdu | China | 12,289 km (7,636 mi) | about 16 h 30 min |
| Alexandria to Beijing | China | 11,156 km (6,932 mi) | about 15 h 3 min |
| Alexandria to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,403 km (5,221 mi) | about 11 h 31 min |
| Alexandria to Tianjin | China | 11,227 km (6,976 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Alexandria to Wuhan | China | 12,211 km (7,588 mi) | about 16 h 24 min |
| Alexandria to Lahore | Pakistan | 11,650 km (7,239 mi) | about 15 h 41 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Alexandria?
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest large airport at 5 km (3 mi). The others, IAD, BWI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is DCA from Alexandria city centre?
5 km (3 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Alexandria on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.