DRO
Durango
United States
12,855 km
7,988 miles
DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,855 km
7,988 mi / 6,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Denver
Heading
17°
north northeast

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DRO DXB
Airport Name Durango-La Plata County Airport Dubai International Airport
IATA Code DRO DXB
ICAO Code KDRO OMDB
City Durango Dubai
Country United States United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Dubai
Elevation 6,689 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 37.150000, -107.750000 25.250000, 55.360000

Durango (DRO) to Dubai (DXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) in Durango, United States to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 12,855 kilometers (7,988 miles / 6,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 16:45 in Durango, it's 03:45 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 6,655 feet between the two airports. Dubai International Airport sits lower than Durango-La Plata County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dubai (DXB) to Durango (DRO) follows a heading of 345° (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 Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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