Montréal to Alexandria flights
Alexandria lies 798 km (496 mi) south of Montréal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Montréal | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 159,467 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YUL, 13 km out | DCA, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Alexandria
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Montréal
Montréal is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU, 13 km), Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX, 40 km), Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG, 96 km).
Arriving in Alexandria
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Alexandria from Montréal?
798 km (496 mi) in a straight line, south of Montréal.
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Alexandria by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Alexandria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Montréal to Alexandria flights?
Typically Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); Alexandria also has IAD, BWI.
What currency do I need in Alexandria?
The Dollar (USD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.