DXB to MED: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 1,581 km (982 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (MED to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Medina?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 1,581 km (982 mi, 854 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 MED?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MED is roughly west of DXB.
How is the DXB to MED route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-MED in IATA codes and OMDB-OEMA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is MED (OEMA).
| DXB | MED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OEMA |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 2,151 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #317 |
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.
MED sits 2,089 ft (637 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to MED
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 |
| FZ | Fly Dubai | FDB | - | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | 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 Medina?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) are 1,581 km (982 mi, 854 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to MED?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and MED takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MED from DXB?
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) lies roughly west of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to MED?
3 airlines appear on the DXB-MED route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Fly Dubai, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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