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APA to DWC: distance & flight time
Denver (Centennial Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,800 mi
12,552 km · 6,778 nm
15h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,800 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- APA — Centennial Airport · Denver, United States
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near APA
- DEN · Denver International Airport22 mi away
- BFK · Buckley Air Force Base10 mi away
- BJC · Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport27 mi away
- WBU · Boulder Municipal Airport38 mi away
Near DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is APA from DWC?
The flight distance from Denver (APA) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,800 miles (12,552 km, 6,778 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from APA to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Denver and Dubai?
Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Denver.
What is the cheapest way to fly from APA to DWC?
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