Distance from New York City to Dubai

🇺🇸 New York City United States
🇦🇪 Dubai United Arab Emirates
11,022 km | 6,849 miles
Flight Time
~12h 50min
(New York City → Dubai)
~13h 55min return
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Time Difference
Dubai is usually 9 hours ahead of New York City in standard time, or 8 hours ahead when New York City is on daylight saving time.
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Midpoint
North Sea, west of Scandinavia
56.05°N, 1.27°E

How Far Is New York City from Dubai?

New York City is 11,022 km (6,849 miles) from Dubai by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads NE on a transcontinental great-circle route.

New York City to Dubai is the reverse long-haul crossing back toward the Gulf. The return leg is usually a little faster because the eastbound direction can be more favorable for upper-level winds.

New York City to Dubai Flight Time

Distance 11,022 km
6,849 miles
5,951 nautical miles
Flight Time ~12h 50min (New York City → Dubai)
~13h 55min (Dubai → New York City)

New York City to Dubai Time Difference

Time DifferenceDubai is usually 9 hours ahead of New York City in standard time, or 8 hours ahead when New York City is on daylight saving time.
Time Zones America/New_York (New York City)
Asia/Dubai (Dubai)
DST NoteNew York is usually 9 hours behind Dubai in standard time and 8 hours behind when New York is on daylight saving time. Dubai stays on UTC+4 year-round.

New York City vs Dubai: Geography & Population Comparison

New York City Dubai
Country United States 🇺🇸 United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
Population 8,804,190 3,790,000
Coordinates 40.71°N, 74.01°W 25.08°N, 55.31°E
Elevation 10 m 5 m
Airports JFK, EWR, LGA DXB, DWC

How Far Is 11,022 km?

  • 📏11,022 km is almost the same scale as New York City to Tokyo (10,849 km).
  • 📏It is only about 167 km longer than London to Singapore (10,855 km).
  • 📏It is about 285 km longer than Paris to Singapore (10,737 km).

Flights from New York City to Dubai

This is a long-haul Gulf-to-US route that runs across Europe and the North Atlantic. Dubai to New York is usually the longer direction, while the New York to Dubai return is often a little faster because it can benefit more from upper-level winds.

Flight times are estimates based on great circle distance and typical cruising speeds. Actual times vary by airline, route, and conditions.

Great-Circle Route and Midpoint

New York City to Dubai follows the same great-circle corridor in the reverse direction, heading NE from New York City toward Dubai.

Initial Bearing
45° (NE)
Midpoint
North Sea, west of Scandinavia
Crosses
North Atlantic Ocean · Europe

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New York City and Dubai Airports

New York City

  • JFKJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
  • EWRNewark Liberty International Airport
  • LGALaGuardia Airport

Dubai

  • DXBDubai International Airport
  • DWCAl Maktoum International Airport

Distance by Speed

Commercial jet 900 km/h
12h 15min
Long-haul jet 850 km/h
12h 58min
320 km/h reference speed 320 km/h
34h 27min

Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.

Cities at a Similar Distance

London to Singapore →
10,855 km

Approximate great-circle distance, very close to Dubai to New York.

New York City to Tokyo →
10,849 km

Approximate great-circle distance, almost the same scale.

Paris to Singapore
10,737 km

Approximate great-circle distance, only slightly shorter.

New York City to Dubai FAQ

How far apart are Dubai and New York City?

Dubai and New York City are 11,022 km (6,849 miles) apart by great-circle distance.

How long is the flight between Dubai and New York City?

A typical flight is about 835 minutes from Dubai to New York and about 770 minutes on the return.

Does the route cross Europe and the North Atlantic?

Yes. Dubai to New York heads northwest across Europe and the North Atlantic toward the US East Coast.

What is the time difference between Dubai and New York City?

New York is usually 9 hours behind Dubai in standard time and 8 hours behind when New York is on daylight saving time.

Which airport codes are commonly used?

Dubai is typically served by DXB and DWC, while New York is typically served by JFK, EWR, and LGA.

Which direction is usually faster on this route?

The New York to Dubai return is usually a little faster than Dubai to New York because the eastbound leg can be more favorable for upper-level winds.

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