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BRO to DWC: distance & flight time
Brownsville (Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
8,478 mi
13,645 km · 7,368 nm
17h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,478 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 5m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BRO — Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport · Brownsville, 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 BRO
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 BRO from DWC?
The flight distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Dubai (DWC) is 8,478 miles (13,645 km, 7,368 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BRO to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 5m 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 Brownsville and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Brownsville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BRO to DWC?
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