DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
11,739 km
7,294 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
11,739 km
7,294 mi / 6,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
331°
north northwest

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DXB LAF
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code DXB LAF
ICAO Code OMDB KLAF
City Dubai Lafayette
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/New_York
Elevation 34 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 40.410000, -86.940000

Dubai (DXB) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 11,739 kilometers (7,294 miles / 6,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 17:14 in Dubai, it's 08:14 in Lafayette. 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.

The return flight from Lafayette (LAF) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 35° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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