DXB to SFO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 13,020 km (8,090 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 16h 45m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (SFO to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to San Francisco?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 13,020 km (8,090 mi, 7,030 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 SFO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 16h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SFO is roughly north of DXB.
How is the DXB to SFO route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-SFO in IATA codes and OMDB-KSFO in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), San Francisco International Airport is SFO (KSFO).
| DXB | SFO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | San Francisco International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | KSFO |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #46 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; KSFO 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 SFO
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 San Francisco?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are 13,020 km (8,090 mi, 7,030 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to SFO?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and SFO takes about 16h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SFO from DXB?
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) lies roughly north of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to SFO?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-SFO route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Emirates.
Related routes
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