DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
13,085 km
8,131 miles
DYS
Abilene
United States
Distance
13,085 km
8,131 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB DYS
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Dyess Afb Airport
IATA Code DXB DYS
ICAO Code OMDB KDYS
City Dubai Abilene
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Chicago
Elevation 34 ft 1,790 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 32.420000, -99.860000

Dubai (DXB) to Abilene (DYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Dyess Afb Airport (DYS) in Abilene, United States is 13,085 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Dubai, it's 17:36 in Abilene. 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 1,756 feet between the two airports. Dyess Afb Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Abilene (DYS) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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