AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
12,579 km
7,816 miles
DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,579 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Denver
Heading
19°
north northeast

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AFF DXB
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Dubai International Airport
IATA Code AFF DXB
ICAO Code KAFF OMDB
City Colorado Springs Dubai
Country United States United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Dubai
Elevation 6,576 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 25.250000, 55.360000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Dubai (DXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 States with United Arab Emirates. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Colorado Springs, it's 04:18 in Dubai. With a 11-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 6,542 feet between the two airports. Dubai International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dubai (DXB) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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