DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
12,782 km
7,942 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
12,782 km
7,942 mi / 6,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

DXB RIF
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code DXB RIF
ICAO Code OMDB KRIF
City Dubai Richfield
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Denver
Elevation 34 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 38.730000, -112.100000

Dubai (DXB) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 12,782 kilometers (7,942 miles / 6,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 01:56 in Dubai, it's 14:56 in Richfield. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,284 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 13° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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