CDG to DXB Route Guide

Paris, France β†’ Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Quick answer

LFPG (Paris, France) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 2,829 NM (5,239 km / 3,256 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 100Β° (E). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 6h 26m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.

Distance

2,829 NM

5,239 km / 3,256 mi

Initial Bearing

100Β° (E)

True heading at departure

Typical Cruise

FL380

38,000 ft

Block Time

6h 26m

Typical jet, no wind correction

Fuel Estimate

9,987 kg

Single-aisle equivalent + reserve

Departure Elevation

392 ft

LFPG

Arrival Elevation

62 ft

OMDB

What aircraft fly this route?

For a 2,829 NM mission, operators typically deploy:

  • Boeing 757-200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Airbus A321XLR
  • Airbus A330-300

Weather considerations

Pilots flying CDG-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 CDG and DXB?

2,829 nautical miles (5,239 km / 3,256 statute miles) great-circle.

How long is the flight from Paris to Dubai?

Approximately 6h 26m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.

What aircraft typically fly CDG-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?

100Β° true (E). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.

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