Dubai to Las Vegas
16h 43m The flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) covers 13,123 km (8,154 miles) and takes approximately 16h 43m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 351°, passing near 80.4° N, 4.3° 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 | 23h 52m | 24h 17m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 49m | 17h 15m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 35m | 15h 00m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 26m | 15h 52m |
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 | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| City | Dubai | Las Vegas |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| ICAO | OMDB | KLAS |
| Coordinates | 25.2498, 55.371 | 36.0834, -115.1518 |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 2,181 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Las Vegas?
A non-stop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Las Vegas (LAS) takes about 16h 43m. The great-circle distance is 13,123 km (8,154 miles, 7,086 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 351°.
How far is Dubai from Las Vegas?
13,123 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,154 miles or 7,086 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 LAS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,123 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 16h 43m 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.