DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
12,482 km
7,756 miles
WBU
Boulder
United States
Distance
12,482 km
7,756 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB WBU
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Boulder Municipal Airport
IATA Code DXB WBU
ICAO Code OMDB KBDU
City Dubai Boulder
Country United Arab Emirates United States
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Denver
Elevation 34 ft 5,288 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 40.040000, -105.230000

Dubai (DXB) to Boulder (WBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) in Boulder, United States is 12,482 kilometers (7,756 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 16:21 in Dubai, it's 05:21 in Boulder. 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 5,254 feet between the two airports. Boulder 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 Boulder (WBU) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 19° (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 Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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