Distance From Alert Field to Dubai International Airport

The distance from Alert Field () to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 7992 miles or 12861 kilometers or 6940 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Big Sandy ( United States ) to Dubai ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Sandy and Dubai takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alert Field, Big Sandy, United States to Dubai International Airport, Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 18 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - DXB

Kilometers		12861 km
Statute Miles		7992 miles
Nautical Miles		6940 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

Alert Field to Dubai International Airport Flight Route Map - to DXB Flight Path

Location of Alert Field & Dubai International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Big Sandy to Dubai nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Big Sandy, United States and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. .

Nonstop flight route between Big Sandy, United States and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DXB

Time difference between Big Sandy (United States) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9 Hours.
Dubai time is 9 Hours ahead of Big Sandy.

Location	Local Time
Big Sandy (United States)	2026-11-01, 08:13:35 EST
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)	2026-11-01, 17:13:35 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alert Field ( / 18TE) Big Sandy, United States

Destination

Dubai International Airport (DXB / OMDB) Dubai, United Arab Emirates