DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
12,898 km
8,015 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
12,898 km
8,015 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB QCO
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code DXB QCO
ICAO Code OMDB MUCO
City Dubai Colon
Country United Arab Emirates Cuba
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Havana
Elevation 34 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 22.710000, -80.920000

Dubai (DXB) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 12,898 kilometers (8,015 miles / 6,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Cuba. 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 13:08 in Dubai, it's 04:08 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 44° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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