Fort Lauderdale to Dubai
16h 02m The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 12,575 km (7,814 miles) and takes approximately 16h 02m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 44°, passing near 51.8° N, 11.9° 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 | 22h 52m | 23h 17m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 07m | 16h 33m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 58m | 14h 24m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 48m | 15h 13m |
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
| FLL | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KFLL | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 26.0726, -80.1527 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 9 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 16h 02m. The great-circle distance is 12,575 km (7,814 miles, 6,790 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 44°.
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Dubai?
12,575 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,814 miles or 6,790 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 FLL and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,575 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 02m 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.
Other routes from Fort Lauderdale
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.