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DCA to DWC: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,058 mi
11,358 km · 6,133 nm
14h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,058 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, 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 DCA
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 DCA from DWC?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,058 miles (11,358 km, 6,133 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 18m 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 Washington and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to DWC?
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