Vancouver to Dubai
15h 00m The flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 11,736 km (7,292 miles) and takes approximately 15h 00m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 1°, passing near 78.0° N, 51.6° 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 | 21h 20m | 21h 46m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 03m | 15h 28m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 02m | 13h 28m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 48m | 14h 14m |
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
| YVR | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vancouver International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Vancouver | Dubai |
| Country | Canada | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | CYVR | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 49.1939, -123.184 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 15h 00m. The great-circle distance is 11,736 km (7,292 miles, 6,337 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 1°.
How far is Vancouver from Dubai?
11,736 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,292 miles or 6,337 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 YVR and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,736 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 15h 00m 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 Vancouver
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.