BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
13,376 km
8,312 miles
DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
13,376 km
8,312 mi / 7,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Denver
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BIF DXB
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Dubai International Airport
IATA Code BIF DXB
ICAO Code KBIF OMDB
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Dubai
Country United States United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Dubai
Elevation 3,947 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 25.250000, 55.360000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Dubai (DXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 13,376 kilometers (8,312 miles / 7,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 12:54 in Dubai. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,913 feet between the two airports. Dubai International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Dubai (DXB) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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