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SEM to DWC: distance & flight time
Selma (Craig Field) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,761 mi
12,490 km · 6,744 nm
15h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,761 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 41m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
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 SEM from DWC?
The flight distance from Selma (SEM) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,761 miles (12,490 km, 6,744 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SEM to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 41m 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 Selma and Dubai?
Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Selma.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SEM to DWC?
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