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BCN to DWC: distance & flight time
Barcelona (Barcelona International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
3,219 mi
5,181 km · 2,798 nm
6h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
3,219 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 47m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BCN — Barcelona International Airport · Barcelona, Spain
- 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 BCN
- QSA · Sabadell Airport16 mi away
- REU · Reus Air Base48 mi away
- GRO · Girona Airport55 mi away
- LEU · Pirineus - la Seu d'Urgel Airport80 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 BCN from DWC?
The flight distance from Barcelona (BCN) to Dubai (DWC) is 3,219 miles (5,181 km, 2,798 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BCN to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 47m 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 Barcelona and Dubai?
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Barcelona.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BCN to DWC?
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