DXB to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 11,002 km (6,836 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 14h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to New York?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 11,002 km (6,836 mi, 5,941 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 JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 14h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-JFK in IATA codes and OMDB-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| DXB | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | KJFK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #9 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 49 ft (15 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DXB to JFK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | 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 New York?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 11,002 km (6,836 mi, 5,941 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and JFK takes about 14h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from DXB?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to JFK?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-JFK route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Emirates.
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