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PDX to DWC: distance & flight time
Portland (Portland International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,565 mi
12,174 km · 6,574 nm
15h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,565 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 18m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PDX — Portland International Airport · Portland, 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 PDX
- TTD · Portland Troutdale Airport10 mi away
- HIO · Portland Hillsboro Airport17 mi away
- KLS · Southwest Washington Regional Airport39 mi away
- SLE · Salem Municipal Airport/McNary Field51 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 PDX from DWC?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,565 miles (12,174 km, 6,574 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PDX to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 18m 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 Portland and Dubai?
Dubai is 11 hours ahead of Portland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PDX to DWC?
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