DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
12,024 km
7,471 miles
RKW
Rockwood
United States
Distance
12,024 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB RKW
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Rockwood Municipal Airport
IATA Code DXB RKW
ICAO Code OMDB KRKW
City Dubai Rockwood
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Chicago
Elevation 34 ft 1,664 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 35.920000, -84.690000

Dubai (DXB) to Rockwood (RKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) in Rockwood, United States is 12,024 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 06:56 in Dubai, it's 20:56 in Rockwood. With a 10-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 1,630 feet between the two airports. Rockwood Municipal Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Rockwood (RKW) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 38° (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 Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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