MAD to DXB Route Guide
Madrid, Spain → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
LEMD (Madrid, Spain) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 3,050 NM (5,649 km / 3,510 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 88° (E). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 6h 54m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,050 NM
5,649 km / 3,510 mi
Initial Bearing
88° (E)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
6h 54m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
10,650 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
2,000 ft
LEMD
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,050 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying MAD-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 MAD and DXB?
3,050 nautical miles (5,649 km / 3,510 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Dubai?
Approximately 6h 54m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly MAD-DXB?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
88° true (E). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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