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XRH to DWC: distance & flight time
Richmond (RAAF Base Richmond) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,453 mi
11,995 km · 6,477 nm
15h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,453 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 5m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- XRH — RAAF Base Richmond · Richmond, Australia
- 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 XRH
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport33 mi away
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport25 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport31 mi away
- BEO · Lake Macquarie 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 XRH from DWC?
The flight distance from Richmond (XRH) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,453 miles (11,995 km, 6,477 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from XRH to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 5m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from XRH to DWC?
Nonstop service on XRH–DWC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h 5m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Dubai?
Dubai is 6 hours behind Richmond.
What is the cheapest way to fly from XRH to DWC?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on XRH–DWC that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some XRH to DWC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain XRH–DWC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.