DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
12,593 km
7,825 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
12,593 km
7,825 mi / 6,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB GWS
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code DXB GWS
ICAO Code OMDB KGWS
City Dubai Glenwood Springs
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Denver
Elevation 34 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 39.510000, -107.310000

Dubai (DXB) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 12,593 kilometers (7,825 miles / 6,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 14:33 in Dubai, it's 03:33 in Glenwood Springs. 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 5,882 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal 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 Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 17° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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