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ZCL to DWC: distance & flight time
Zacatecas (General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
8,816 mi
14,188 km · 7,661 nm
17h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+10h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,816 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 45m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 10-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZCL — General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport · Zacatecas, Mexico
- 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 ZCL
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 ZCL from DWC?
The flight distance from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Dubai (DWC) is 8,816 miles (14,188 km, 7,661 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZCL to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 45m 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 Zacatecas and Dubai?
Dubai is 10 hours ahead of Zacatecas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZCL to DWC?
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