Dubai to New York
14h 05m The flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) covers 10,997 km (6,833 miles) and takes approximately 14h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 324°, passing near 56.1° N, 1.3° 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 | 20h 00m | 20h 25m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 06m | 14h 31m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 13m | 12h 38m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 56m | 13h 21m |
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 | LGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | LaGuardia Airport |
| City | Dubai | New York |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| ICAO | OMDB | KLGA |
| Coordinates | 25.2498, 55.371 | 40.7772, -73.8726 |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to New York?
A non-stop flight from Dubai (DXB) to New York (LGA) takes about 14h 05m. The great-circle distance is 10,997 km (6,833 miles, 5,938 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 324°.
How far is Dubai from New York?
10,997 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,833 miles or 5,938 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 LGA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,997 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 05m 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.