DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
11,822 km
7,346 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
11,822 km
7,346 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DXB MDY
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code DXB MDY
ICAO Code OMDB PMDY
City Dubai Midway Atoll
Country United Arab Emirates UM
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Midway
Elevation 34 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 28.200000, -177.380000

Dubai (DXB) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 11,822 kilometers (7,346 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Dubai, it's 05:20 in Midway Atoll. With a 15-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 311° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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