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NEW to DWC: distance & flight time
New Orleans (Lakefront Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,995 mi
12,867 km · 6,948 nm
16h 9m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,995 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 9m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- NEW — Lakefront Airport · New Orleans, 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 NEW
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 NEW from DWC?
The flight distance from New Orleans (NEW) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,995 miles (12,867 km, 6,948 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NEW to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 9m 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 Orleans and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of New Orleans.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NEW to DWC?
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