Perth to Dubai
11h 39m The flight from Perth International Airport (PER) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 9,041 km (5,618 miles) and takes approximately 11h 39m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 307°, passing near 3.9° S, 84.6° 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 | 16h 26m | 16h 51m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 35m | 12h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 03m | 10h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 38m | 11h 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
| PER | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Perth International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Perth | Dubai |
| Country | Australia | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | YPPH | OMDB |
| Coordinates | -31.9403, 115.967 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 67 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Perth to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Perth (PER) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 11h 39m. The great-circle distance is 9,041 km (5,618 miles, 4,882 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 307°.
How far is Perth from Dubai?
9,041 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,618 miles or 4,882 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 PER and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,041 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 39m 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.