Distance From Dadaab Airstrip to Al Maktoum International Airport

The distance from Dadaab Airstrip () to Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) is 1983 miles or 3191 kilometers or 1722 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 Dadaab ( Kenya ) to Jebel Ali ( United Arab Emirates )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dadaab and Jebel Ali takes around 4 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Dadaab Airstrip, Dadaab, Kenya to Al Maktoum International Airport, Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates is 4 hours 33 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 • - DWC

Kilometers		3191 km
Statute Miles		1983 miles
Nautical Miles		1722 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 33 minutes

Dadaab Airstrip to Al Maktoum International Airport Flight Route Map - to DWC Flight Path

Location of Dadaab Airstrip & Al Maktoum International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dadaab to Jebel Ali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Dadaab, Kenya and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - DWC

Time difference between Dadaab (Kenya) and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates) is 1 Hours.
Jebel Ali time is 1 Hours ahead of Dadaab.

Location	Local Time
Dadaab (Kenya)	2026-07-28, 23:52:45 EAT
Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates)	2026-07-29, 00:52:45 +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

Dadaab Airstrip ( / HKDA) Dadaab, Kenya

Destination

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC / OMDW) Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates