Zurich to Dubai
6h 21m The flight from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 4,769 km (2,963 miles) and takes approximately 6h 21m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 104°, passing near 38.7° N, 35.5° 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 | 8h 40m | 9h 05m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 6h 07m | 6h 32m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 5h 18m | 5h 43m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 37m | 6h 02m |
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
| ZRH | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zürich Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Zurich | Dubai |
| Country | Switzerland | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | LSZH | OMDB |
| Coordinates | 47.4581, 8.5481 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Zurich to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 6h 21m. The great-circle distance is 4,769 km (2,963 miles, 2,575 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 104°.
How far is Zurich from Dubai?
4,769 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,963 miles or 2,575 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 ZRH and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,769 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 21m 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.