DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
13,085 km
8,130 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
13,085 km
8,130 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB GCN
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code DXB GCN
ICAO Code OMDB KGCN
City Dubai Grand Canyon
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Phoenix
Elevation 34 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 35.950000, -112.150000

Dubai (DXB) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 13,085 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:24 in Dubai, it's 22:24 in Grand Canyon. 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 6,575 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (GCN) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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