AQP
Arequipa
Peru
14,446 km
8,976 miles
DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,446 km
8,976 mi / 7,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Lima
Heading
70°
east northeast

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AQP DXB
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Dubai International Airport
IATA Code AQP DXB
ICAO Code SPQU OMDB
City Arequipa Dubai
Country Peru United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Dubai
Elevation 8,405 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 25.250000, 55.360000

Arequipa (AQP) to Dubai (DXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 14,446 kilometers (8,976 miles / 7,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Arequipa, it's 18:09 in Dubai. With a 9-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 8,371 feet between the two airports. Dubai International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dubai (DXB) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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