Zurich to Dubai

Flight distance, time and route map · ZRH → DWC

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
east 105° at departure
From
Zürich Airport Switzerland
To
Al Maktoum International Airport United Arab Emirates
Type
International · long-haul
Dubai to Zurich
Skyline at sunset
Destination

Dubai

Skyline at sunset

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Questions

How far is Zurich from Dubai by plane?

The great-circle distance between Zürich Airport and Al Maktoum International 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 Zurich to Dubai?

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 Zurich heading east (105°) on the shortest path.

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