DFW to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 12,920 km (8,028 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 16h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 12,920 km (8,028 mi, 6,976 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 DFW to DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 16h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly northeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-DXB in IATA codes and KDFW-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| DFW | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | OMDB |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #19 |
KDFW starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DXB sits 545 ft (166 m) lower than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to DXB
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | 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 Dallas-Fort Worth from Dubai?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 12,920 km (8,028 mi, 6,976 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and DXB takes about 16h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from DFW?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly northeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to DXB?
2 airlines appear on the DFW-DXB route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Emirates.
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