DRS to DUS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is 488 km (303 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DUS to DRS).
How far is it from Dresden to Düsseldorf?
The great-circle distance between Dresden Airport (DRS) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is 488 km (303 mi, 263 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 DRS to DUS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DUS is roughly west of DRS.
How is the DRS to DUS route written in code?
The pair is written DRS-DUS in IATA codes and EDDC-EDDL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dresden Airport is DRS (EDDC), Düsseldorf Airport is DUS (EDDL).
| DRS | DUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dresden Airport | Düsseldorf Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDC | EDDL |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Elevation | 755 ft | 147 ft |
| Rank by connections | #551 | #35 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DUS sits 608 ft (185 m) lower than DRS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DRS to DUS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | Active |
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | 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 Dresden from Düsseldorf?
Dresden Airport (DRS) and Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) are 488 km (303 mi, 263 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DRS to DUS?
A typical nonstop flight between DRS and DUS takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DUS from DRS?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) lies roughly west of Dresden Airport (DRS).
Which airlines fly DRS to DUS?
2 airlines appear on the DRS-DUS route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, Air Berlin.
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