DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
2,680 km
1,665 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
2,680 km
1,665 mi / 1,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
231°
southwest

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DXB NEK
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code DXB NEK
ICAO Code OMDB HANK
City Dubai Nekemte
Country United Arab Emirates Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 34 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 9.050000, 36.600000

Dubai (DXB) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 2,680 kilometers (1,665 miles / 1,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Ethiopia. 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 23:36 in Dubai, it's 22:36 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,466 feet between the two airports. Nekemte 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 Nekemte (NEK) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 45° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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