DXB to LAX Route Guide
Dubai, United Arab Emirates → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 7,235 NM (13,399 km / 8,326 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 354° (N). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 15h 34m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 787-10.
Distance
7,235 NM
13,399 km / 8,326 mi
Initial Bearing
354° (N)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
15h 34m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
23,205 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 7,235 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-1000
- Boeing 787-10
- Airbus A380
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DXB-LAX 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 DXB and LAX?
7,235 nautical miles (13,399 km / 8,326 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Los Angeles?
Approximately 15h 34m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DXB-LAX?
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?
354° true (N). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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