DUR to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 6,627 km (4,118 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 45m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to DUR).
How far is it from Durban to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 6,627 km (4,118 mi, 3,578 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 DUR to DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly northeast of DUR.
How is the DUR to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written DUR-DXB in IATA codes and FALE-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. King Shaka International Airport is DUR (FALE), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| DUR | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | King Shaka International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | FALE | OMDB |
| Country | South Africa | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 295 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #566 | #19 |
FALE starts with F, the ICAO prefix for southern Africa; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DXB sits 233 ft (71 m) lower than DUR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUR 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: SA.
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 Durban from Dubai?
King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 6,627 km (4,118 mi, 3,578 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUR to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between DUR and DXB takes about 8h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from DUR?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly northeast of King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
Which airlines fly DUR to DXB?
1 airline appear on the DUR-DXB route in the open dataset, including Emirates.
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