MSY to DXB Route Guide
New Orleans, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KMSY (New Orleans, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 6,945 NM (12,862 km / 7,992 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 35° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 14h 58m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
6,945 NM
12,862 km / 7,992 mi
Initial Bearing
35° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
14h 58m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
22,335 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4 ft
KMSY
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,945 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MSY-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 MSY and DXB?
6,945 nautical miles (12,862 km / 7,992 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Dubai?
Approximately 14h 58m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MSY-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?
35° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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