CYW
Celaya
Mexico
14,312 km
8,893 miles
DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
14,312 km
8,893 mi / 7,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CYW DXB
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Dubai International Airport
IATA Code CYW DXB
ICAO Code MMCY OMDB
City Celaya Dubai
Country Mexico United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Dubai
Elevation 5,709 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 25.250000, 55.360000

Celaya (CYW) to Dubai (DXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 14,312 kilometers (8,893 miles / 7,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Mexico 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 10:40 in Celaya, it's 20:40 in Dubai. With a 10-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 5,675 feet between the two airports. Dubai International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dubai (DXB) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 331° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.