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IST to DWC: distance & flight time
Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
1,889 mi
3,040 km · 1,642 nm
4h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,889 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 10m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- IST — Istanbul Airport · Istanbul, Turkey
- 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 IST
- ISL · Atatürk International Airport21 mi away
- SAW · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport39 mi away
- TEQ · Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport44 mi away
- BTZ · Bursa Airport73 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 IST from DWC?
The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Dubai (DWC) is 1,889 miles (3,040 km, 1,642 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from IST to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 10m 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 Istanbul and Dubai?
Dubai is 1 hour ahead of Istanbul.
What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to DWC?
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