DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
13,115 km
8,149 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
13,115 km
8,149 mi / 7,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB MRD
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code DXB MRD
ICAO Code OMDB SVMD
City Dubai Merida
Country United Arab Emirates Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Caracas
Elevation 34 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 8.580000, -71.160000

Dubai (DXB) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 13,115 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Dubai, it's 04:30 in Merida. With a 8-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 4,973 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli 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 Merida (MRD) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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