Dubai to Zurich

Flight distance, time and route map · DWC → ZRH

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance4,781 km2,970 miles · 2,581 nautical miles
Flight time
about 6 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 314° at departure
From
Al Maktoum International Airport United Arab Emirates
To
Zürich Airport Switzerland
Type
International · long-haul
Zurich to Dubai
Old town on the Limmat
Destination

Zurich

Old town on the Limmat

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Questions

How far is Dubai from Zurich by plane?

The great-circle distance between Al Maktoum International Airport and Zürich Airport is 4,781 km (2,970 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Zurich?

About 6 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Dubai heading north-west (314°) on the shortest path.

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