DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
10,146 km
6,305 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,146 km
6,305 mi / 5,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

DXB OPU
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code DXB OPU
ICAO Code OMDB AYBM
City Dubai Balimo
Country United Arab Emirates Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Dubai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 34 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Dubai (DXB) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 10,146 kilometers (6,305 miles / 5,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 03:37 in Dubai, it's 09:37 in Balimo. With a 6-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 Balimo (OPU) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 295° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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