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EFD to DWC: distance & flight time
Houston (Ellington Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
8,188 mi
13,177 km · 7,115 nm
16h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,188 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 31m 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
- EFD — Ellington Airport · Houston, 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 EFD
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport28 mi away
- HOU · William P Hobby Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark27 mi away
- GLS · Scholes International At Galveston Airport30 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 EFD from DWC?
The flight distance from Houston (EFD) to Dubai (DWC) is 8,188 miles (13,177 km, 7,115 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EFD to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 31m 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 Houston and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EFD to DWC?
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