MSP to DXB Route Guide
Minneapolis, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KMSP (Minneapolis, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 6,258 NM (11,590 km / 7,202 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 29° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 13h 32m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
6,258 NM
11,590 km / 7,202 mi
Initial Bearing
29° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
13h 32m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
20,274 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
841 ft
KMSP
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,258 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSP-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 MSP and DXB?
6,258 nautical miles (11,590 km / 7,202 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Dubai?
Approximately 13h 32m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSP-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?
29° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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