DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
9,247 km
5,746 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
9,247 km
5,746 mi / 4,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

DXB YQX
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code DXB YQX
ICAO Code OMDB CYQX
City Dubai Gander
Country United Arab Emirates Canada
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/St_Johns
Elevation 34 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 48.940000, -54.570000

Dubai (DXB) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 9,247 kilometers (5,746 miles / 4,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Canada. 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 02:40 in Dubai, it's 19:10 in Gander. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gander (YQX) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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