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SDF to DWC: distance & flight time
Louisville (Louisville International Standiford Field) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,396 mi
11,903 km · 6,427 nm
14h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,396 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 58m 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
- SDF — Louisville International Standiford Field · Louisville, 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 SDF
- LOU · Bowman Field5 mi away
- FTK · Godman Army Air Field22 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport45 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport62 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 SDF from DWC?
The flight distance from Louisville (SDF) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,396 miles (11,903 km, 6,427 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SDF to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 58m 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 Louisville and Dubai?
Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Louisville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SDF to DWC?
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