Dulles to Dubai
14h 32m The flight from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 11,356 km (7,056 miles) and takes approximately 14h 32m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 43°, passing near 57.1° N, 1.3° 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 | 20h 39m | 21h 04m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 34m | 14h 59m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 37m | 13h 02m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 22m | 13h 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
| IAD | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Washington Dulles International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Dulles | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KIAD | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 38.9445, -77.4558 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 312 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dulles to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Dulles (IAD) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 14h 32m. The great-circle distance is 11,356 km (7,056 miles, 6,132 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 43°.
How far is Dulles from Dubai?
11,356 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,056 miles or 6,132 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 IAD and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,356 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 32m 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.