New York to Dubai
14h 05m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 11,002 km (6,836 miles) and takes approximately 14h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 45°, passing near 56.0° N, 1.2° 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 | 20h 00m | 20h 25m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 06m | 14h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 13m | 12h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 57m | 13h 22m |
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
| JFK | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | New York | Dubai |
| Country | United States | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | KJFK | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 14h 05m. The great-circle distance is 11,002 km (6,836 miles, 5,941 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 45°.
How far is New York from Dubai?
11,002 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,836 miles or 5,941 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 JFK and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,002 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 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.