DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
1,196 km
743 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
1,196 km
743 mi / 646 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
32°
north northeast

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DXB HEA
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code DXB HEA
ICAO Code OMDB OAHR
City Dubai N/A
Country United Arab Emirates Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Kabul
Elevation 34 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 34.210000, 62.230000

Dubai (DXB) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 1,196 kilometers (743 miles / 646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Dubai, it's 17:19 in Herat Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,172 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). 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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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