NRT to DXB Route Guide
Tokyo, Japan → Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Quick answer
RJAA (Tokyo, Japan) to OMDB (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) is a 4,308 NM (7,978 km / 4,958 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 288° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 9h 29m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
4,308 NM
7,978 km / 4,958 mi
Initial Bearing
288° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
9h 29m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
14,424 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
141 ft
RJAA
Arrival Elevation
62 ft
OMDB
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 4,308 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying NRT-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 NRT and DXB?
4,308 nautical miles (7,978 km / 4,958 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Dubai?
Approximately 9h 29m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly NRT-DXB?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo 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?
288° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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