RDU to DXB Route Guide
Raleigh, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KRDU (Raleigh, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 6,310 NM (11,686 km / 7,261 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 42° (NE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 13h 39m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
6,310 NM
11,686 km / 7,261 mi
Initial Bearing
42° (NE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
13h 39m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
20,430 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
435 ft
KRDU
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,310 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying RDU-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 RDU and DXB?
6,310 nautical miles (11,686 km / 7,261 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Dubai?
Approximately 13h 39m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly RDU-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?
42° true (NE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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