DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
6,827 km
4,242 miles
SIS
Sishen
South Africa
Distance
6,827 km
4,242 mi / 3,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
213°
south southwest

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DXB SIS
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Sishen Airport
IATA Code DXB SIS
ICAO Code OMDB FASS
City Dubai Sishen
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 3,848 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -27.650000, 23.000000

Dubai (DXB) to Sishen (SIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Sishen Airport (SIS) in Sishen, South Africa is 6,827 kilometers (4,242 miles / 3,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 South Africa. 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 16:58 in Dubai, it's 14:58 in Sishen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,814 feet between the two airports. Sishen Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Sishen (SIS) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 33° (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 Sishen Airport (SIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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