Dubai to Phoenix
17h 01m The flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) covers 13,354 km (8,298 miles) and takes approximately 17h 01m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 348°, passing near 78.2° N, 8.3° 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 | 24h 17m | 24h 42m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 07m | 17h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 50m | 15h 15m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 43m | 16h 08m |
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 | PHX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
| City | Dubai | Phoenix |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | United States |
| ICAO | OMDB | KPHX |
| Coordinates | 25.2498, 55.371 | 33.4353, -112.0059 |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 1,135 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Phoenix?
A non-stop flight from Dubai (DXB) to Phoenix (PHX) takes about 17h 01m. The great-circle distance is 13,354 km (8,298 miles, 7,211 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 348°.
How far is Dubai from Phoenix?
13,354 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,298 miles or 7,211 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 PHX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,354 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 17h 01m 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.