AMS to DXB Route Guide
Amsterdam, Netherlands → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
EHAM (Amsterdam, Netherlands) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 2,791 NM (5,169 km / 3,212 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 105° (ESE). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 6h 21m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
2,791 NM
5,169 km / 3,212 mi
Initial Bearing
105° (ESE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
6h 21m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
9,873 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
-11 ft
EHAM
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 2,791 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying AMS-DXB should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between AMS and DXB?
2,791 nautical miles (5,169 km / 3,212 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Dubai?
Approximately 6h 21m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly AMS-DXB?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
105° true (ESE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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