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FCO to DXB: distance & flight time
Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) → Dubai (Dubai International Airport)
2,699 mi
4,344 km · 2,345 nm
5h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,699 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 46m 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
- FCO — Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport · Rome, Italy
- DXB — Dubai 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 FCO
Near DXB
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport11 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- DWC · Al Maktoum International Airport28 mi away
- RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCO from DXB?
The flight distance from Rome (FCO) to Dubai (DXB) is 2,699 miles (4,344 km, 2,345 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCO to DXB?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 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 Rome and Dubai?
Dubai is 2 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCO to DXB?
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