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GIF to DWC: distance & flight time
Winter Haven (Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,790 mi
12,536 km · 6,769 nm
15h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,790 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 44m 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
- GIF — Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field · Winter Haven, 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 GIF
- MCO · Orlando International Airport37 mi away
- TPA · Tampa International Airport48 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport8 mi away
- LAL · Lakeland Linder International Airport17 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 GIF from DWC?
The flight distance from Winter Haven (GIF) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,790 miles (12,536 km, 6,769 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GIF to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 44m 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 Winter Haven and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Winter Haven.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GIF to DWC?
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