DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
6,582 km
4,090 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
6,582 km
4,090 mi / 3,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB LAY
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code DXB LAY
ICAO Code OMDB FALY
City Dubai Ladysmith
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Dubai (DXB) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 6,582 kilometers (4,090 miles / 3,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:49 in Dubai, it's 13:49 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,514 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 27° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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