DXB to IAD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 11,356 km (7,056 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 14h 40m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (IAD to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Dulles?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 11,356 km (7,056 mi, 6,132 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 IAD?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 14h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IAD is roughly northwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to IAD route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-IAD in IATA codes and OMDB-KIAD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Washington Dulles International Airport is IAD (KIAD).
| DXB | IAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | KIAD |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 312 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #72 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; KIAD starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
IAD sits 250 ft (76 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to IAD
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Dulles?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are 11,356 km (7,056 mi, 6,132 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to IAD?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and IAD takes about 14h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IAD from DXB?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to IAD?
3 airlines appear on the DXB-IAD route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Emirates, United Airlines.
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