Minneapolis to Dubai
14h 49m The flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 11,591 km (7,202 miles) and takes approximately 14h 49m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 29°, passing near 67.2° N, 4.4° 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 | 21h 04m | 21h 30m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 52m | 15h 17m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 53m | 13h 18m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 38m | 14h 03m |
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
| MSP | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Minneapolis | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KMSP | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 44.8801, -93.2217 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 841 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 14h 49m. The great-circle distance is 11,591 km (7,202 miles, 6,259 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 29°.
How far is Minneapolis from Dubai?
11,591 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,202 miles or 6,259 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 MSP and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,591 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 49m 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 Minneapolis
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.