Dubai to Detroit
14h 35m The flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) covers 11,400 km (7,084 miles) and takes approximately 14h 35m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 330°, passing near 61.4° N, 0.8° E 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 | 20h 44m | 21h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 37m | 15h 02m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 40m | 13h 05m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 25m | 13h 50m |
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 | DTW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| City | Dubai | Detroit |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| ICAO | OMDB | KDTW |
| Coordinates | 25.2498, 55.371 | 42.2138, -83.3538 |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 645 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Detroit?
A non-stop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 14h 35m. The great-circle distance is 11,400 km (7,084 miles, 6,156 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 330°.
How far is Dubai from Detroit?
11,400 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,084 miles or 6,156 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 DTW?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,400 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 14h 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.