Wellington to Dubai
18h 06m The flight from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 14,231 km (8,843 miles) and takes approximately 18h 06m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 272°, passing near 15.5° S, 106.1° 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 | 25h 53m | 26h 18m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 15m | 18h 40m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 15h 49m | 16h 14m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 45m | 17h 10m |
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
| WLG | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Wellington International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Wellington | Dubai |
| Country | New Zealand | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | NZWN | OMDB |
| Coordinates | -41.3268, 174.8069 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 41 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Wellington to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Wellington (WLG) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 18h 06m. The great-circle distance is 14,231 km (8,843 miles, 7,684 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 272°.
How far is Wellington from Dubai?
14,231 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,843 miles or 7,684 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 WLG and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,231 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 06m 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 Wellington
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.