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IND to DWC: distance & flight time
Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,328 mi
11,794 km · 6,368 nm
14h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,328 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 50m 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
- IND — Indianapolis International Airport · Indianapolis, 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 IND
- CLU · Columbus Municipal Airport38 mi away
- BMG · Monroe County Airport43 mi away
- AID · Anderson Municipal Darlington Field45 mi away
- HUF · Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field57 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 IND from DWC?
The flight distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,328 miles (11,794 km, 6,368 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IND to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 50m 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 Indianapolis and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Indianapolis.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IND to DWC?
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