Xi'an to Dubai
6h 52m The flight from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 5,191 km (3,225 miles) and takes approximately 6h 52m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 274°, passing near 32.7° N, 80.7° 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 | 9h 26m | 9h 51m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 6h 39m | 7h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 5h 46m | 6h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 06m | 6h 32m |
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
| XIY | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Xi'an | Dubai |
| Country | China | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | ZLXY | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 34.4422, 108.7624 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 1,572 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Xi'an to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Xi'an (XIY) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 6h 52m. The great-circle distance is 5,191 km (3,225 miles, 2,803 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 274°.
How far is Xi'an from Dubai?
5,191 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,225 miles or 2,803 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 XIY and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,191 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 6h 52m 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.