Distance from New York City to Dubai
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 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. |
| Time Zones | America/New_York (New York City) Asia/Dubai (Dubai) |
| DST Note | New 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
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
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.