DEL to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 2,182 km (1,356 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to DEL).
How far is it from New Delhi to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 2,182 km (1,356 mi, 1,178 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DEL to DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly west of DEL.
How is the DEL to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written DEL-DXB in IATA codes and VIDP-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| DEL | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | VIDP | OMDB |
| Country | India | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 777 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #41 | #19 |
VIDP starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DXB sits 715 ft (218 m) lower than DEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEL to DXB
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E | IndiGo Airlines | IGO | Ifly | Active |
| 9W | Jet Airways | JAI | Jet Airways | Active |
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| SG | Spicejet | SEJ | Spicejet | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New Delhi from Dubai?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 2,182 km (1,356 mi, 1,178 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEL to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between DEL and DXB takes about 3h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from DEL?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly west of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Which airlines fly DEL to DXB?
5 airlines appear on the DEL-DXB route in the open dataset, including IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways, Air India Limited.
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