DXB to ISB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is 1,922 km (1,195 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ISB to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Attock?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) is 1,922 km (1,195 mi, 1,038 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 ISB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ISB is roughly northeast of DXB.
How is the DXB to ISB route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-ISB in IATA codes and OMDB-OPIS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Islamabad International Airport is ISB (OPIS).
| DXB | ISB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Islamabad International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OPIS |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Pakistan |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 1,761 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #276 |
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.
ISB sits 1,699 ft (518 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to ISB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | 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 Attock?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Islamabad International Airport (ISB) are 1,922 km (1,195 mi, 1,038 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to ISB?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and ISB takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ISB from DXB?
Islamabad International Airport (ISB) lies roughly northeast of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to ISB?
3 airlines appear on the DXB-ISB route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines.
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