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LGA to DWC: distance & flight time
New York (La Guardia Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
6,845 mi
11,016 km · 5,948 nm
13h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,845 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 53m 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
- LGA — La Guardia Airport · New York, 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 LGA
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 LGA from DWC?
The flight distance from New York (LGA) to Dubai (DWC) is 6,845 miles (11,016 km, 5,948 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGA to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 53m 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 New York and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of New York.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGA to DWC?
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