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IAD to DXB: distance & flight time
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) → Dubai (Dubai International Airport)
7,056 mi
11,355 km · 6,131 nm
14h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,056 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
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
- 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 IAD
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 IAD from DXB?
The flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Dubai (DXB) is 7,056 miles (11,355 km, 6,131 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IAD to DXB?
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 IAD to DXB?
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