DXB to FRA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 4,845 km (3,010 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 35m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (FRA to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Frankfurt am Main?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 4,845 km (3,010 mi, 2,616 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 FRA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FRA is roughly northwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to FRA route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-FRA in IATA codes and OMDB-EDDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF).
| DXB | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | EDDF |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Germany |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 364 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #6 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; EDDF starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
FRA sits 302 ft (92 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to FRA
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 |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | 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 Dubai from Frankfurt am Main?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are 4,845 km (3,010 mi, 2,616 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to FRA?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and FRA takes about 6h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FRA from DXB?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to FRA?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-FRA route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Lufthansa.
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