DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
12,798 km
7,952 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
12,798 km
7,952 mi / 6,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DXB KUC
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code DXB KUC
ICAO Code OMDB NGKT
City Dubai Kuria
Country United Arab Emirates Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 34 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 0.220000, 173.440000

Dubai (DXB) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 12,798 kilometers (7,952 miles / 6,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:38 in Dubai, it's 22:38 in Kuria. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kuria (KUC) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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