BWI to DXB Route Guide
Baltimore, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KBWI (Baltimore, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 6,096 NM (11,290 km / 7,015 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 43° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 13h 12m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
6,096 NM
11,290 km / 7,015 mi
Initial Bearing
43° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
13h 12m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
19,788 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
146 ft
KBWI
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,096 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying BWI-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 BWI and DXB?
6,096 nautical miles (11,290 km / 7,015 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Dubai?
Approximately 13h 12m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly BWI-DXB?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
43° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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