SMF to DXB Route Guide
Sacramento, United States → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
KSMF (Sacramento, United States) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 6,964 NM (12,897 km / 8,014 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 3° (N). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 15h 1m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
6,964 NM
12,897 km / 8,014 mi
Initial Bearing
3° (N)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
15h 1m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
22,392 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
27 ft
KSMF
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 6,964 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying SMF-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 SMF and DXB?
6,964 nautical miles (12,897 km / 8,014 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Dubai?
Approximately 15h 1m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly SMF-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?
3° true (N). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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