DXB to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 13,400 km (8,327 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 17h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 13,400 km (8,327 mi, 7,236 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 LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 17h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly north of DXB.
How is the DXB to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-LAX in IATA codes and OMDB-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| DXB | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | KLAX |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #7 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; KLAX 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 63 ft (19 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DXB to LAX
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 Los Angeles?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 13,400 km (8,327 mi, 7,236 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and LAX takes about 17h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from DXB?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly north of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to LAX?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-LAX route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Emirates.
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