DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
6,384 km
3,967 miles
WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
6,384 km
3,967 mi / 3,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB WKF
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Waterkloof Air Force Base
IATA Code DXB WKF
ICAO Code OMDB FAWK
City Dubai Pretoria
Country United Arab Emirates South Africa
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 4,940 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -25.830000, 28.220000

Dubai (DXB) to Pretoria (WKF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa is 6,384 kilometers (3,967 miles / 3,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 19:44 in Dubai, it's 17:44 in Pretoria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,906 feet between the two airports. Waterkloof Air Force Base sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Pretoria (WKF) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 29° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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