Distance from Dubai International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
Great-circle distance, compass bearing and a transit estimate between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
initial heading from Dubai International Airport
nonstop, airborne
About the Dubai International Airport–John F. Kennedy International Airport route
The great-circle (straight-line) distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in United Arab Emirates to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in United States is approximately 11,002 km — that is 5,941 nautical miles or 6,836 statute miles. The initial heading from Dubai International Airport is about 323° (northwest).
A nonstop flight covering this distance is roughly 13h 4m in the air, based on a typical jet cruise speed with an allowance for taxi, climb and descent. Scheduled block times are usually a little longer, and routings bend for winds, airspace and air-traffic flow.
How this is calculated
The distance is the great-circle (orthodromic) distance between the published coordinates of Dubai International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport — the shortest path over the Earth’s surface. Actual flight paths are longer, following airways, winds and airspace. Transit figures are planning approximations, not schedules.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dubai International Airport from John F. Kennedy International Airport?
The great-circle distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 11,002 km (5,941 nautical miles / 6,836 miles).
What direction is John F. Kennedy International Airport from Dubai International Airport?
Setting out from Dubai International Airport, the initial bearing to John F. Kennedy International Airport is about 323°, which is roughly northwest.
How long is the flight from Dubai International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport?
A nonstop flight is approximately 13h 4m airborne at a typical cruise speed. Published block times are usually somewhat longer.