DFW to DXB Route Guide
Dallas, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KDFW (Dallas, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 6,976 NM (12,920 km / 8,028 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 28° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 15h 2m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
6,976 NM
12,920 km / 8,028 mi
Initial Bearing
28° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
15h 2m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
22,428 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
607 ft
KDFW
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,976 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DFW-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 DFW and DXB?
6,976 nautical miles (12,920 km / 8,028 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Dallas to Dubai?
Approximately 15h 2m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DFW-DXB?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10, Airbus A380 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?
28° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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