DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
6,793 km
4,221 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
6,793 km
4,221 mi / 3,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB NKU
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code DXB NKU
ICAO Code OMDB FXNK
City Dubai Nkaus
Country United Arab Emirates Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Maseru
Elevation 34 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Dubai (DXB) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 6,793 kilometers (4,221 miles / 3,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Dubai, it's 09:37 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,587 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 28° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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