Miami to Dubai
16h 05m The flight from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 12,607 km (7,834 miles) and takes approximately 16h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 44°, passing near 51.7° N, 12.1° 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 55m | 23h 21m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 10m | 16h 35m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 00m | 14h 26m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 50m | 15h 15m |
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
| MIA | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Miami International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Miami | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KMIA | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 25.796, -80.2898 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 8 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Miami to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Miami (MIA) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 16h 05m. The great-circle distance is 12,607 km (7,834 miles, 6,807 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 44°.
How far is Miami from Dubai?
12,607 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,834 miles or 6,807 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 MIA and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,607 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 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.