DXB to EBL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Erbil International Airport (EBL) is 1,636 km (1,016 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (EBL to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Arbil?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Erbil International Airport (EBL) is 1,636 km (1,016 mi, 883 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 DXB to EBL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. EBL is roughly northwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to EBL route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-EBL in IATA codes and OMDB-ORER in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Erbil International Airport is EBL (ORER).
| DXB | EBL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Erbil International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | ORER |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Iraq |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #463 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
EBL sits 1,279 ft (390 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to EBL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | 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 Dubai from Arbil?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Erbil International Airport (EBL) are 1,636 km (1,016 mi, 883 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to EBL?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and EBL takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is EBL from DXB?
Erbil International Airport (EBL) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to EBL?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-EBL route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Fly Dubai.
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