SAT to DXB Route Guide
San Antonio, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KSAT (San Antonio, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 7,189 NM (13,314 km / 8,273 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 27° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 15h 29m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
7,189 NM
13,314 km / 8,273 mi
Initial Bearing
27° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
15h 29m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
23,067 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
809 ft
KSAT
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 7,189 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SAT-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 SAT and DXB?
7,189 nautical miles (13,314 km / 8,273 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Dubai?
Approximately 15h 29m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SAT-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?
27° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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