Dubai to Atlanta
15h 35m The flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) covers 12,210 km (7,587 miles) and takes approximately 15h 35m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 325°, passing near 58.5° N, 8.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 12m | 22h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 39m | 16h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 34m | 13h 59m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 22m | 14h 47m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DXB | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| City | Dubai | Atlanta |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| ICAO | OMDB | KATL |
| Coordinates | 25.2498, 55.371 | 33.6367, -84.4281 |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 1,026 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Atlanta?
A non-stop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 15h 35m. The great-circle distance is 12,210 km (7,587 miles, 6,593 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 325°.
How far is Dubai from Atlanta?
12,210 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,587 miles or 6,593 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DXB and ATL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,210 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 35m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.