SLC to DXB Route Guide
Salt Lake City, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KSLC (Salt Lake City, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 6,780 NM (12,557 km / 7,802 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 12° (NNE). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 14h 38m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
6,780 NM
12,557 km / 7,802 mi
Initial Bearing
12° (NNE)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
14h 38m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
21,840 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
4,227 ft
KSLC
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,780 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SLC-DXB should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KSLC is a high-elevation airport — brief density altitude on departure. 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 SLC and DXB?
6,780 nautical miles (12,557 km / 7,802 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Dubai?
Approximately 14h 38m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SLC-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?
12° true (NNE). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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