DUB to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 5,919 km (3,678 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to DUB).
How far is it from Dublin to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 5,919 km (3,678 mi, 3,196 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 DUB to DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly east of DUB.
How is the DUB to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written DUB-DXB in IATA codes and EIDW-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dublin Airport is DUB (EIDW), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| DUB | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dublin Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | EIDW | OMDB |
| Country | Ireland | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 242 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #62 | #19 |
EIDW starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DXB sits 180 ft (55 m) lower than DUB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUB to DXB
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
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 Dublin from Dubai?
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 5,919 km (3,678 mi, 3,196 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUB to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between DUB and DXB takes about 7h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from DUB?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly east of Dublin Airport (DUB).
Which airlines fly DUB to DXB?
1 airline appear on the DUB-DXB route in the open dataset, including Emirates.
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