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OPF to DWC: distance & flight time
Miami (Opa-locka Executive Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,836 mi
12,611 km · 6,810 nm
15h 50m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,836 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 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
- OPF — Opa-locka Executive Airport · Miami, 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 OPF
- MIA · Miami International Airport8 mi away
- FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport14 mi away
- HWO · North Perry Airport7 mi away
- TMB · Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport20 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 OPF from DWC?
The flight distance from Miami (OPF) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,836 miles (12,611 km, 6,810 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from OPF to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 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 Miami and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Miami.
What is the cheapest way to fly from OPF to DWC?
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